Medieval European Coin Hoard from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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