1 oz Gold American Eagle Bullion Coin from China
The 1 troy ounce American Gold Eagle is a bullion coin produced by the US Mint with a face value of $50, but primarily traded by weight for investment. It falls under HTS 7118.90.0019 as 'Other' gold coins, excluding legal tender or numismatic items, due to its status as investment bullion with 91.67% gold purity. The design features Lady Liberty on the obverse and a bald eagle on the reverse.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
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
• Ensure assay certificates confirm gold content; US Mint products may require specific origin declarations
• Avoid common pitfalls like undervaluing based on spot price—declare full retail value
• Comply with FinCEN reporting for large shipments