Mexican Gold Peso 1910 from China
A gold peso from Mexico dated 1910, from the revolutionary period, featuring Aztec motifs. It is classified in HTS 9705.31.0050 for its numismatic and historical value as a gold collector's piece aged over 100 but under 250 years. Popular among Latin American history enthusiasts.
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
• Ensure export permits from Mexico under cultural patrimony laws to prevent seizure
• Document alloy composition; many are 90% gold, affecting duty calculations
• Declare as collectible, not currency, to avoid banking regulations