1845 Mexican Peso Silver Coin from China
A silver 8 reales peso from early Mexican independence, known as the 'Cap and Rays' type. Classified in HTS 9705.31.00.65 for numismatic interest exceeding 100 years, linked to Mexican-American War era trade. Iconic for pirate treasure associations.
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
• For shipwreck-sourced coins, provide salvage rights documentation
• Declare as 'collectors' pieces' explicitly on entry summary
• Monitor MFN duty changes for silver-intensive imports