South African Krugerrand Gold Coin from China
The Krugerrand is a 1 oz gold coin with 91.67% gold alloy (22 karat) minted by the South African Mint, iconic for bullion investment since 1967. It is classified in HTS 7118.90.00 as other coins because it functions as legal tender bullion without circulating intent. Gold predominance in the alloy follows Chapter Note 5(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
• Document alloy composition (11.67% copper) precisely to confirm gold-dominant status under note 5 classification rules
• Include origin certificates from South Africa; watch for anti-dumping duties on certain gold products