999 Fine Silver Bullion Bar
A rectangular bar of unwrought silver with 99.9% purity, weighing approximately 1 kg, used for investment purposes. Classified under HTS 7106.91.50.00 as unwrought silver (other than bullion or dore), in a form not further processed beyond casting. It meets chapter note definitions for silver as a precious metal in unwrought form.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3% | +35.0% | 38% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3% | +10.0% | 13% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 3% | +10.0% | 13% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3% | +10.0% | 13% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3% | +10.0% | 13% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If certified as investment-grade bullion
Silver bullion or dore specifically classified separately from other unwrought forms per subheading.
If purity below 99.9% or considered powder form
Lower purity silver or powder (90% passing 0.5mm sieve) falls under base metal chapter as synthetic precious metal.
If rolled into sheets or further semimanufactured
Processed beyond unwrought into waste/scrap or semimanufactured forms moves to heading 7112.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide assay certificates confirming 99.9% silver purity to avoid reclassification as waste or scrap
• Declare exact weight and form accurately; unwrought bars over 500g may trigger additional valuation scrutiny
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as 'bullion' which shifts to 7106.91.10.00; use 'ingot' or 'bar' descriptors
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