1878 Indian Rupee Queen Victoria Silver Coin from China
Silver rupee minted in 1878 during British Raj featuring Queen Victoria, qualifies for HTS 9705.31.00 as a numismatic collector's piece exceeding 100 years with colonial historical interest.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES permit if accompanied by organic provenance materials
• Declare country of melt origin for silver content disclosure
• Avoid bulk packaging—present in collector trays for proper valuation