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10K Gold Grain

10 karat (41.7%) gold grain for economical jewelry alloys. Since the gold content is 2% or more by weight, this alloy is treated as gold under Chapter 71, and the grains are unwrought, non-powder forms, classified under tariff item 7108.12.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7108.11.00Same rate: Free

If the grains are in powder form

Gold powder is classified under a separate subheading.

7108.13.00Same rate: Free

If the grains are further processed into wire or sheets

Semi-manufactured gold is classified separately.

7113.19.10Higher: 5% vs Free

If the grains are used in finished jewellery articles

Finished jewellery articles are classified under jewellery headings.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Ensure the gold content is at least 2% by weight to be treated as gold under Chapter 71

β€’ Verify the grains are not in powder form

β€’ Provide an assay certificate showing the exact gold and alloy composition for customs assessment

Related Products under Tariff item 7108.12.00

10 oz Gold Royal Canadian Mint Bar

A 10 troy ounce rectangular gold bullion bar produced by the Royal Canadian Mint at 99.99% fineness for investment storage. It is unwrought, non-monetary gold in cast form, suitable for investment portfolios. This product is classified here as unwrought gold, not semi-manufactured.

1 kg 99.95% Gold Investment Ingot

A 1-kilogram cast gold ingot with 99.95% minimum gold purity, featuring serial numbers and refiner stamps for authenticity. It is unwrought, non-monetary gold bullion in solid investment form, not yet worked into semi-manufactured shapes. This product is classified here as unwrought gold, given its high purity and cast state.

1 Kilogram 99.95% Gold Ingot

A 1 kg cast gold ingot with exactly 99.95% gold content by weight, produced by pouring molten gold into molds for investment or industrial remelting. This unwrought, non-monetary gold is classified under tariff item 7108.12.00.

1 oz Gold PAMP Suisse Lady Fortuna Bar

A 1 troy ounce investment-grade gold bar featuring the Lady Fortuna design, minted to 99.99% purity in unwrought rectangular form. It is non-monetary, unwrought gold bullion, distinct from dore or powder. This product falls under this tariff item as unwrought gold.

24K Gold Nuggets

Natural or refined 24 karat gold nuggets in irregular lump form, weighing 1-10 grams each. They fall under tariff item 7108.12.00 as other unwrought non-monetary gold, distinct from bars or powder, commonly used by jewelers for custom work.

999.9 Fine Gold Bullion Bar

A rectangular bar of unwrought gold with 99.99% purity, weighing approximately 1 kilogram, used for investment purposes. It is non-monetary, unwrought gold bullion in cast form, not in powder or semi-manufactured state. This product is classified here as unwrought gold.