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9999 Silver Trading Bar from Japan

1 kg 99.99% silver trading bar in rectangular form, stamped with four 9's purity, weight, and LBMA-approved refiner mark. Meets strict HTS 7106.92.10.00 for plain high-purity silver.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Seek LBMA certification for easier customs acceptance of purity claims

• Declare as non-monetary gold/silver to avoid MFN rate complications

• Monitor weight tolerances; underweight bars may face value disputes