Platinum Maple Leaf 1/2 oz Coin from China
The Platinum Maple Leaf coin from the Royal Canadian Mint features 1/2 troy ounce of .9995 pure platinum with iconic maple leaf design. Classified under HTS 7118.90.0020 as other platinum coins for investment purposes. It meets chapter note definitions for platinum alloys where platinum predominates.
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
• Include mint-issued assay certificates confirming platinum content over 99.95%; avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring weight
• Comply with FinCEN reporting for values over $10,000
• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with PM bullion