Medieval European Gold Florin Hoard from Japan
A collector's hoard of 15 medieval gold florins minted in Florence and Venice during the 14th century, showcasing Renaissance-era designs. This falls under HTS 9705.39.0040 for numismatic collections of historical interest, emphasizing rarity and provenance over bullion value.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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