1732 Mexican Gold Peso from China
An antique gold peso from the Mexico City mint under Spanish rule, emblematic of New World colonial economics. Classified in HTS 9705.31.00.10 due to its gold material and age surpassing 250 years, making it a prized numismatic item for historical collections. It represents early American minting techniques.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Include mint marks and die variety details in declarations to support numismatic classification over bullion
• Check CITES or UNESCO restrictions if coin features protected species motifs, though rare for numismatics
• Use insured shipping with tamper-evident packaging to prevent damage claims during customs inspection