Monetary Gold Bar Legal Tender Certificate from Germany
Certain jurisdictions issue gold bars with attached legal tender certificates designating fixed monetary value, qualifying as semi-manufactured monetary gold. Classified under HTS 7108.20.00.00 when the certificate establishes official currency status per international monetary definitions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Retain original issuing authority legal tender certificates intact
• Document bar serial numbers matching certificate records
• Distinguish from uncertified investment bars under 7108.12