Viking Age Silver Kufic Coin

Silver dirham imitation minted circa 850-900 AD in Viking Scandinavia, copying Abbasid Kufic script. Qualifies for HTS 9705.31.00.01 as a pre-14th century coin of numismatic value, over 100 years, without excavation links. Represents Norse trade with the Islamic world.

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 post-1300 Viking revival mintings

Later period coins shift to general historical numismatics subheading.

7118.90.00Lower: 7.5% vs 17.5%

If mounted in pendants or jewelry

Functional jewelry use changes from collectors' piece to coin-based adornment.

8548.00.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If extremely worn, valued as raw silver

Illegible or highly degraded coins may be treated as scrap metal electrically.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide numismatic catalog references matching the die to establish legitimacy

Declare as 'collectors' item' not currency to avoid financial regulations

Monitor EU/US bilateral agreements on cultural goods for Scandinavian-origin coins

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