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U.S. imports of numismatic collections & coins not exceeding 100 years old (HS 970539) totaled $3.4M in July 2026, traded with 102 countries.
Importers of Numismatic Collections & Coins Not Exceeding 100 Years Old paid $54K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $516K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Numismatic Collections & Coins Not Exceeding 100 Years Old imports of $3.4M in July 2026 ran 40% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.5M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataGold content is the primary classification axis within this heading for modern numismatic pieces: gold coins and gold pieces not exceeding 100 years of age fall under 9705390010 and 9705390030, while non-gold coins and pieces occupy 9705390040 and 9705390060. Unlike their older counterparts, items in this heading generally fall outside cultural-property treaty restrictions, but gold content may trigger separate reporting or valuation considerations tied to precious-metal regulations. China and the United Kingdom are the leading suppliers, reflecting both state mint programs and active secondary-market dealers. Importers should confirm that modern bullion coins are not misclassified here when their primary value is intrinsic metal content rather than numismatic premium.
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170 shipments/mo
A coin qualifies as numismatic under 970539 when it is traded primarily for its collector or commemorative value rather than its intrinsic metal content. Coins that trade at or near spot gold price with no meaningful numismatic premium are more likely to be classified as gold coin under Chapter 71. The distinction often requires documentation of the coin's catalog or auction value relative to its melt value, and CBP may scrutinize invoices where the declared value closely tracks the gold spot price.
Imports from China are broadly subject to Section 301 tariffs, and numismatic pieces are not categorically exempt. Importers should verify the applicable Section 301 list status for their specific 10-digit HTS line — 9705390040 for non-gold coins or 9705390060 for other non-gold pieces — because Section 301 exposure can materially affect landed cost. A licensed customs broker can confirm current list applicability and any exclusion orders that may be in effect.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9705390040 | Numismatic (Collectors')Coins,Exc Gold,Lt= 100 Yrs | $3.1M | 1.04% | 9.84% | $32K |
| 9705390010 | Gold Numismatic (Collectors') Coins, Lt= 100 Yrs | $364K | 6.09% | 58.73% | $22K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9705390060 | Numismatic (Collectors') Pieces, Exc Gold, NESOI | $1.5M |
| 9705390030 | Gold Numismatic (Collectors') Pieces NESOI | $682K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$3.4MYoY · Pro
Exports
$2.2MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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United Kingdom and Germany together supply 68% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
85.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 1.58%.