Antique French Gold Angel Coin Assemblage from China
Assembled collection of 19th-century French gold angel coins depicting religious motifs, valued for their artistic engraving and historical Napoleonic era provenance. HTS 9705.39.00.10 applies to such gold numismatic collections due to collector demand and historical interest. Excludes reproductions or commercial craftsmanship.
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 professional appraisals from firms like Sotheby's highlighting numismatic attributes over melt value
• Use customs value declarations separating collector premium from gold content to prevent misclassification
• Prepare for CBP verification of authenticity; counterfeit detection common for European gold coins