1715 Spanish Gold Escudo Coin from China
A rare gold escudo minted in Spain during the early 18th century, featuring intricate royal heraldry and weighing approximately 3.38 grams. This coin qualifies under HTS 9705.31.00.40 as a numismatic collector's piece exceeding 250 years in age, valued for its historical significance in colonial trade.
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 expert authentication and age certification from recognized numismatic societies to confirm the 250+ year age requirement
• Provide detailed provenance documentation tracing ownership history to avoid customs holds on cultural artifacts
• Declare as a single collector's piece; collections of multiple coins may require separate statistical reporting per HTS notes