American Silver Eagle Bullion Coin from Japan
The American Silver Eagle is a 1 troy ounce coin minted by the United States Mint from .999 fine silver, primarily intended for investors as a bullion product rather than circulation. It falls under HTS 7118.90.00 as 'coin (other)' because it is a non-circulating legal tender coin valued mainly for its precious metal content, not numismatic value. This classification applies to silver coins outside specific currency headings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
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Import Tips
• Verify purity certification (e.g
• .999 silver) and obtain assay reports to confirm classification as bullion coin, avoiding reclassification as jewelry
• Include US Mint holograms or seals in documentation; declare as non-circulating to prevent customs disputes over collectible status
• Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient packaging details—ship in secure tubes or slabs to qualify under coin headings without triggering set classifications