1715 Spanish Gold Escudo Coin from China
A rare gold escudo minted in Spain during the early 18th century, featuring the bust of King Philip V. This coin qualifies under HTS 9705.31.00.10 as a numismatic collector's piece over 250 years old made of gold, valued for its historical significance in colonial trade. It is part of collections documenting European monetary history.
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
• Obtain authentication certificates from recognized numismatic experts or grading services like PCGS or NGC to verify age and gold content
• Provide detailed provenance documentation tracing the coin's history to avoid customs scrutiny on cultural heritage restrictions
• Declare exact gold weight and purity; failure to do so may result in reclassification or penalties