U.S. Civil War Token Collection from China
A collection of 15 Civil War era store cards and patriotic tokens from 1861-1865, representing merchants and political themes. This falls under HTS 9705.39.00 as numismatic collectors' pieces of historical interest, valued for their role in American numismatics beyond any nominal value. Tokens are grouped thematically for collector appeal.
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 grading reports from services like PCGS or NGC for valuation; declare as collectible to avoid currency misclassification
• Watch for state-specific sales tax on numismatic imports post-clearance