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Pre-1933 U.S. Gold Eagle Coin Set

A collection of United States gold eagle coins minted before 1933, including $10 and $20 denominations with Liberty designs, prized by numismatists for historical context. Falls under HTS 9705.39.00.10 as gold collectors' pieces of numismatic interest, emphasizing rarity and condition over gold weight. Not legal tender bullion.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree+50.0%50%
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7118.90.00Same rate: 7.5%

If for post-1933 gold eagles valued mainly as bullion

Modern or common-date gold coins without significant numismatic premium classified as gold bullion coins.

7108.12Higher: 16.6% vs 7.5%

If melted or in non-coin gold form

Unwrought or semi-manufactured gold from melted coins shifts to base metal chapter.

9705.39.00Same rate: 7.5%

If collection is predominantly silver with minor gold

Statistical components reported separately if mixed metals in numismatic collection.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide PCGS or NGC grading slabs and census reports to substantiate numismatic value during customs examination

• File with detailed catalog including serial numbers, dates, and mint varieties to meet collection classification requirements

• Beware reimportation rules under cultural property conventions; obtain origin country export licenses for coins over 100 years old