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99.99% Pure Gold Bullion Bar from China

A rectangular investment-grade gold bar containing 99.99% pure gold by weight, typically in sizes like 1 oz or 1 kg, cast or minted for stacking and storage. It falls under HTS 7108.12.50.10 as unwrought gold in bar form with purity exceeding 99.95%, classified as nonmonetary other unwrought forms. This high-purity form is semi-manufactured for investment purposes, not intended for immediate fabrication.

Duty Rate — China → United States

29.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify gold purity via certified assay reports from accredited refiners like LBMA members to confirm compliance with 99.95% threshold

Declare as nonmonetary gold with Form 3229 if applicable; avoid misclassification as jewelry or monetary to prevent penalties

Ensure proper CPSC documentation for precious metals and watch for OFAC sanctions on source countries