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99.99% Pure Gold Bullion Bar from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

4.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 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