1890 French 20 Franc Angel Coin from China
A silver 20 franc coin known as the 'Génie' or Angel, commemorating the French Republic with an angelic figure. It meets HTS 9705.31.00.65 criteria as a numismatic piece from the Belle Époque era, over 100 years old. Highly sought by European 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
• Translate foreign-language provenance documents into English for CBP review
• Insure shipments adequately, as numismatic value often exceeds face or metal content
• Beware of counterfeits; require XRF metal analysis if purity is questioned