Swiss PAMP Suisse Fortuna Gold Bar Monetary
A Swiss PAMP Suisse Fortuna gold bar (1 oz, 999.9 fine) with a Swiss legal tender designation via certificate, qualifying as monetary semi-manufactured gold. This product falls under tariff item 7108.20.00, which covers monetary gold in semi-manufactured forms, including bars with legal tender status.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the bar lacks a legal tender designation
Non-monetary semi-manufactured gold bars are classified under this subheading.
If the bar is in unwrought form, such as a cast bar
Unwrought gold, including cast bars, is classified separately from semi-manufactured monetary gold.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the PAMP Suisse certificate designates the bar as legal tender in Switzerland to qualify as monetary gold
• Include the certificate in the import documentation to avoid classification disputes
• Note that the gold content must meet the 999.9 fineness standard and the bar must be in semi-manufactured form
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