Medieval European Coin Hoard from China
A collection of 50 silver deniers and groats from 13th-15th century England and France, recovered from a buried hoard. These coins feature monarchs like Edward III and Philip IV, showcasing medieval minting techniques. Falls under HTS 9705.10.00 as a historical collector's piece with numismatic ties, though primarily archaeological due to hoard context.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Require numismatic authentication certificates and metal content assays; file CBP Form 3229 for archaeological imports
• Pitfall: classifying as currency (Chapter 71) instead of collection triggers different duties