Alloy Gold Dore Bullion from Japan
Alloy gold dore bullion contains 2% or more gold by weight with predominant silver, treated as gold alloy per Chapter note 5. HTS 7108.12.10 includes such non-monetary unwrought bullion and dore forms.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Test for platinum content; ≥2% shifts classification per alloy rules in Chapter notes
• Provide spectrographic analysis for multi-metal alloys to support predominant metal claim
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply semi-manufactured status, risking reclassification