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Subheading 1 of 6 in heading 9705
Subheading 970531 · $11.9M of $25.0M
U.S. imports of numismatic collections & coins over 100 years old (HS 970531) totaled $11.9M in July 2026, traded with 111 countries.
Importers of Numismatic Collections & Coins Over 100 Years Old paid $55K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.2% on $591K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Numismatic Collections & Coins Over 100 Years Old imports of $11.9M in July 2026 ran 22% below the year-to-date monthly average of $15.1M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataAge and metal composition drive the US tariff structure for antique numismatic pieces: the schedule distinguishes coins struck before the 14th century (9705310001), gold coins at least 250 years old (9705310010), gold coins in the 100–250 year range (9705310050), and parallel non-gold categories, each carrying its own classification treatment. Provenance documentation is critical, as coins originating from countries with cultural-property agreements with the US — such as Greece, Italy, and Turkey, all leading suppliers — may require export permits or face import restrictions under the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act. The United Kingdom and Italy are the top sources for this heading, reflecting deep auction-house infrastructure and long-established numismatic trade flows. Importers should verify that pieces are not subject to bilateral Memoranda of Understanding restricting the import of archaeological coins.
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499 shipments/mo
Classification hinges on two criteria applied together: the metal composition (gold vs. non-gold) and the age bracket (pre-14th century, 250+ years, or 100–250 years). A gold Byzantine coin struck before 1300 CE, for instance, would be evaluated against both 9705310001 (pre-14th century, not from excavations) and 9705310010 (gold, 250+ years); the importer must determine which line best captures the article's characteristics and document the basis for that determination.
The US has bilateral cultural-property agreements with both Greece and Turkey. Importers should obtain an export certificate or equivalent documentation from the source country's cultural-heritage authority confirming lawful export, and be prepared to demonstrate that the coin was outside its country of origin before any applicable restriction date. Failure to provide adequate provenance can result in seizure by US Customs and Border Protection. Consult a licensed customs broker or legal counsel experienced in cultural-property law before importing.
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$11.9MYoY · Pro
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$1.0MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9705310001 | Coins Made Prior to 14th C. not Fr Excavations Etc | $4.6M | 0.15% | 1.53% | $7K |
| 9705310050 | Gold Numismatic (Collectors') Coins, 100-250 Yrs | $2.0M | 0.14% | 3.37% | $3K |
| 9705310010 | Gold Numismatic (Collectors') Coins, Gt= 250 Yrs | $2.0M | 0.66% | 6.61% | $13K |
| 9705310040 | Numismatic (Collectors') Coins,Exc Gold,Gt= 250 Yr | $1.6M | 0.63% | 6.46% | $10K |
| 9705310065 | Numismatic (Collectors')Coins,Exc Gold,100-250 Yrs | $1.6M | 1.29% | 13.15% | $21K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9705310030 | Gold Numismatic (Collectors')Pieces Gt 100 Yrs Old | $649K |
| 9705310060 | Numismatic (Collectors')Pieces Gt 100 Yrs,Exc Gold | $378K |
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.
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95.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.46%.