Frankish Denier of Charlemagne from China
A silver denier struck circa 793-812 AD under Charlemagne, king of the Franks, bearing a cross and monogram. Classified under HTS 9705.31.00.01 due to its pre-14th century origin, age exceeding 100 years, and numismatic value without ties to specific digs. It exemplifies Carolingian monetary reform.
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
• Provide grading report from PCGS or NGC confirming authenticity and pre-1300 mint date
• Avoid common pitfall of insufficient chain-of-custody records, which can trigger customs holds
• Check US Fish & Wildlife Service requirements if provenance involves restricted regions