1 oz Gold Maple Leaf Bullion Coin from China
This is a 1 troy ounce gold bullion coin minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, featuring the iconic maple leaf design on the reverse and Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. It is classified under HTS 7118.90.0019 as a gold coin that is neither legal tender in the US nor a collectible or numismatic item, but rather investment-grade bullion with purity typically 99.99%. The 'Other' subheading applies to gold coins not specifically enumerated elsewhere.
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
• Verify the coin's purity and weight documentation from the mint to confirm it meets bullion standards; obtain a Certificate of Authenticity if available
• Declare as bullion, not currency, to avoid misclassification
• Be aware of IRS reporting requirements for gold imports over certain values