Victorian Era Gold Half Sovereign Collection from China
Set of Victorian gold half sovereign coins in various years and shield/jubilee reverses, collected for their fineness variations and monarchial history. Qualifies for HTS 9705.39.00.10 as gold pieces of numismatic interest, with value driven by condition, rarity, and provenance rather than bullion.
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
• Document chain of custody with auction records or dealer invoices to establish legitimate collector status
• Label packaging clearly as 'numismatic collection - not bullion' to guide customs processing