9999 Gold Rectangular Investment Bar from China

A rectangular bar made of 99.9% pure gold (9999 fineness), weighing 1 kilogram, stamped only with weight, purity, and serial number. It qualifies under HTS 7108.13.55.00 as a semi-manufactured form of gold in rectangular shape containing 99.5% or more gold, with no decorative markings. These bars are primarily used for investment purposes by bullion dealers and investors.

Duty Rate — China → United States

25%

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 assay certificate from accredited refiners (e.g

LBMA-approved) to confirm 99.5%+ content and avoid reclassification

Include detailed markings documentation (weight, purity, serial) in entry; ensure no decorative engravings to stay within this subheading

Declare as nonmonetary gold; obtain prior notice via CBP's gold import reporting system to prevent delays or seizures

9999 Gold Rectangular Investment Bar from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 7108.13.55.00