Austrian Philharmonic Gold Coin from China

The Vienna Philharmonic is a 1 oz .9999 gold bullion coin from the Austrian Mint, popular in Europe for investment. HTS 7118.90.00 covers it as other coin due to bullion purpose and high precious metal purity. Treated as gold alloy per Chapter Note 5(a/b).

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

EU origin paperwork essential; declare VAT status for deferral if eligible

Serial number tracking prevents theft claims at customs

Avoid declaring with numismatic premiums to stay in bullion class