Silver Ingot for Coin Blanking from Japan
Large cast silver ingots (100 oz, 99.9% pure) intended for rolling into coin blanks. Remains unwrought under HTS 7106.91.50.00 as not further fabricated.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• End-use certificate from mint or fabricator prevents reclassification as currency parts
• Weigh precisely; duties often ad valorem based on London fix silver price
• Avoid 'semimanufactured' labels; ingots are explicitly unwrought per HTS terms