Used United States Scott #1 1847 Postage Stamp from Mexico
A rare used 5-cent Franklin postage stamp from 1847, featuring Benjamin Franklin, classified under HTS 9704.00.00.00 as a used postage stamp with historical collectible value. It falls here because it is a genuine postage stamp that has been postally used, distinct from unused stamps or those in heading 4907.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain certificates of authenticity from recognized philatelic organizations like the American Philatelic Society to verify genuineness and condition
• Declare full market value based on Scott Catalogue or recent auction sales to avoid undervaluation penalties
• Ensure stamps are not confused with modern reproductions excluded from this heading