Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican Copper Token Set from China
A collection of 12 pre-Columbian copper axe-money tokens from Aztec and Maya cultures, used in trade. Tariff item 9705.39.00 covers these 'other' numismatic pieces of ethnographic historical interest, as they represent a form of currency from ancient civilizations.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Clearly document the ethnographic and historical context of the tokens to support their classification as numismatic collectors' pieces
• Be prepared to prove that the tokens are not reproductions, as mass-produced items are excluded from this chapter
• Verify that the tokens are not subject to cultural property restrictions from their country of origin