22K Gold Nuggets from China
Natural or refined 22 karat gold nuggets (91.67% pure) in irregular shapes for investment or fabrication. Falls under HTS 7108.12.5050 as other unwrought non-monetary gold forms, distinct from bars or powder.
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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Include karat assay and weight certificates; 22K qualifies as gold alloy per note 5(b)
• Document non-monetary intent to avoid reclassification