Anglo-Saxon Silver Penny of Alfred the Great

Silver penny minted around 880 AD during Alfred the Great's reign, with a cross and legend 'AELFRED REX.' This coin fits HTS 9705.31.00.01 as a pre-14th century numismatic piece over 100 years old, not from archaeological sites. It holds historical interest for Viking Age English coinage.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9705.39.00Same rate: 17.5%

If for coins minted 14th-19th century

Age threshold separates pre-14th century specifics from later historical numismatics in the same chapter.

7114.20.00Higher: 38% vs 17.5%

If considered bullion by weight/value

Precious metal content may lead to classification as gold/silver bullion if numismatic value is secondary.

9801.00.10Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If personal effects or traveler's samples

Coins imported temporarily for personal use or inspection fall under special import provisions outside Chapter 97.

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Viking Age Silver Kufic Coin

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