1721 French Louis d'Or from China
Iconic gold louis d'or from Louis XV's early reign, featuring sun king motifs. This coin is classified under HTS 9705.31.00.10 as a gold numismatic piece over 250 years old, key to French monetary history collections. Its rarity drives high collector demand.
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
• Include third-party assay reports confirming gold fineness (typically 0.900+ for period coins)
• Declare as 'collectors' item' explicitly on entry forms to prevent bullion treatment
• Monitor EU export certificates if sourced from France, impacting U.S. import eligibility