Abbasid Gold Dinar of Harun al-Rashid from China
Gold dinar issued circa 786-809 AD by Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid, inscribed with Islamic declarations and mint mark. Under HTS 9705.31.00.01 for its pre-14th century age, numismatic interest, and lack of excavation provenance. Iconic for Islamic Golden Age economics.
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
• Secure export license from origin country (e.g
• Iraq) as many restrict ancient Islamic artifacts
• Use insured shipping with detailed customs declarations to prevent valuation disputes
• Consult CBP for advance ruling on classification to avoid post-entry adjustments