# 19 C.F.R. § 148.86 (2026): Articles for official use of representatives of foreign governments and public international organizations

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## Section

- **Citation:** 19 C.F.R. § 148.86 (2026)
- **Heading:** Articles for official use of representatives of foreign governments and public international organizations
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 19 CFR: Customs Duties / Chapter I: U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY › DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY / Part 148: PERSONAL DECLARATIONS AND EXEMPTIONS / Subpart I: Personnel of Foreign Governments and International Organizations and Special Treatment for Returning Individuals / § 148.86: § 148.86   Articles for official use of representatives of foreign governments and public international organizations.

## Text

Office supplies and equipment and other articles for the official use of members and attaches of foreign embassies and legations, consular officers, and other representatives of foreign governments or of personnel of public international organizations, may be admitted free of duty under subheading 9809.00.20, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, without the filing of an entry, upon the request of the Department of State.
[T.D. 73-27, 38 FR 2449, Jan. 26, 1973, as amended by T.D. 82-145, 47 FR 35478, Aug. 16, 1982; T.D. 89-1, 53 FR 51266, Dec. 21, 1988]

## Nearby sections

- [19 C.F.R. § 148.81 (2026) § 148.81   General provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P148_S148_81.md)
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- [19 C.F.R. § 148.83 (2026) § 148.83   Diplomatic and consular bags.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P148_S148_83.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 148.84 (2026) § 148.84   Special treatment for returning individuals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P148_S148_84.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 148.85 (2026) § 148.85   Subsequent importations for the personal or family use of diplomatic, consular and other privileged personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P148_S148_85.md)
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- [19 C.F.R. § 148.87 (2026) § 148.87   Officers and employees of, and representatives to public international organizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P148_S148_87.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 148.88 (2026) § 148.88   Certain representatives to and officers of the United Nations and the Organization of American States.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P148_S148_88.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 148.89 (2026) § 148.89   Property of public international organizations and foreign governments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P148_S148_89.md)
- [19 C.F.R. § 148.90 (2026) § 148.90   Foreign military personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T19_P148_S148_90.md)

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