1834 U.S. Liberty Seated Half Dollar from China
An authentic silver half dollar from the early U.S. Mint, depicting Liberty seated with a shield and Liberty Cap. Classified under HTS 9705.31.00.65 due to its age exceeding 100 years and numismatic value from the pre-Civil War era. Collectors prize it for its historical role in American expansion.
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 detailed grading report and historical context in commercial invoice to support numismatic classification
• Avoid common pitfalls like undervaluation; declare fair market value based on recent auction comparables
• Register with U.S
• Customs' cultural property advisors if importing multiple pieces to prevent seizure