SUBCHAPTER VI
PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS EXTENDED TO DISTINGUISHED VISITORS AND TO
PERSONNEL OF FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS OR INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
XXII
98-VI-1
U.S. Notes
  • 1. The term "baggage and effects," as used in this subchapter, includes all articles which were in the possession abroad, and are being imported in connection with the arrival, of a person and which are intended for his bona fide personal or household use, but does not include articles imported as an accommodation to others or for sale or other commercial use.
  • 2. The privileges of heading 9806.00.35 are limited to such personal effects and equipment as are necessary for the occasion and temporary visit, and are to be exported no later than 30 days after the conclusion of the public demonstration.
  • 3. The term "articles entered for the personal or family use," as used in this subchapter, does not include articles imported as an accommodation to others or for sale or other commercial use.
  • 4. The privileges provided for in this subchapter for representatives, officers, employees and members of the armed forces, of foreign governments, their families, suites and servants, shall be accorded only if their government grants reciprocal privileges to United States personnel of comparable status.

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