Early Medieval English Cut Halfpenny from China
Cut silver halfpenny from 10th-13th century England, derived by clipping full pennies. Falls under HTS 9705.31.00.01 for pre-14th century numismatic interest, age over 100 years, non-archaeological. Illustrates medieval debasement practices.
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
• Catalog as 'cut and countermarked' to distinguish from full coins in declarations
• Partner with licensed antiquities dealers for provenance transparency
• Prepare for weight/value appraisal; small denominations often undervalued