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(CN → US)
| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7018105000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7018905000 | Doc | 61.6% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7118100000 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7118900055 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7113205000 | Doc | 42.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7113195045 | Doc | 43.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8306100000 | Doc | 35.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8306290000 | Doc | 30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9503000090 | Doc | 30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9503000073 | Doc | 30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4907000000 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4907000000 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9704000000 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4911911000 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4911911500 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Zodiac Dragon Year Coin
Zodiac year coins are commemorative coins issued to celebrate the Chinese zodiac animal of the current year. Specifically, a "Dragon Year Coin" marks the year associated with the Dragon in the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle. 2024 is the Year of the Dragon.
Material
These coins are typically produced in a variety of precious metals, including:
- Gold: Commonly .999 fine gold (24 karat). Often issued in different weights (e.g., 1 oz, ½ oz, ¼ oz, 1/10 oz).
- Silver: Typically .999 fine silver. Available in various weights (e.g., 1 oz, 5 oz, 10 oz, kilo).
- Base Metals: Some mints also produce Dragon Year coins in copper, nickel-brass, or other alloys, generally at lower prices.
- Colorized Options: Some coins feature selective colorization to enhance the dragon design.
Purpose
- Commemoration: Primarily issued to celebrate the Chinese New Year and the associated zodiac animal.
- Investment: Precious metal versions (gold and silver) are often purchased as a form of investment, benefiting from the metal's value.
- Collecting: Highly sought after by coin collectors, particularly those specializing in zodiac coins or Chinese numismatics.
- Gifting: Popular as gifts during Lunar New Year celebrations, symbolizing luck and prosperity.
Function
- Legal Tender: While made of precious metals, many are designated as legal tender by the issuing country, although their collector value usually far exceeds their face value.
- Store of Value: Precious metal content provides inherent value.
- Collectible Item: Their limited mintage and artistic designs increase their collectible worth.
Usage Scenarios
- Lunar New Year Gifts: Presented as tokens of good fortune during the holiday.
- Portfolio Diversification: Added to investment portfolios as a hedge against economic uncertainty.
- Collection Expansion: Incorporated into coin collections.
- Display & Appreciation: Showcased as decorative items or objects of art.
Common Types & Issuing Mints
Several mints worldwide produce Dragon Year coins, each with unique designs and specifications:
- Chinese Mint (People's Bank of China): The official issuer of the Shengxiao (Zodiac) coins. These are highly regarded and often feature traditional Chinese dragon imagery. Available in gold and silver.
- Perth Mint (Australia): Known for its detailed and artistic Dragon Year coins, often featuring the Australian dragon design. Offers gold, silver, and colored versions.
- Royal Canadian Mint: Produces Dragon-themed coins, often incorporating maple leaf motifs.
- Singapore Mint: Issues Dragon Year coins with unique Singaporean design elements.
- Other Mints: Numerous other mints (e.g., New Zealand Mint, UK Royal Mint) also release Dragon Year coins.
Design Elements
- Dragon Imagery: The central design element is almost always a dragon, often depicted in a traditional Chinese style (long, serpentine body, scales, claws, whiskers).
- Chinese Characters: Often include Chinese characters representing the zodiac animal (龙 – Long for Dragon) and the year.
- Symbolic Motifs: Common motifs include clouds, waves, pearls, and other symbols of good fortune and prosperity.
- Year of Issue: Clearly indicates the year of the Dragon.
Based on the provided information, “zodiac dragon year coin” can be classified under the following HS codes:
- 7118100000: This HS code covers Coin (other than gold coin), not being legal tender. The description indicates it applies to coins that are not official legal currency and excludes gold coins. This is applicable if the “zodiac dragon year coin” is not intended for general circulation as legal tender.
- 71: Numismatic coins.
- 18: Coins of other metals.
- 10: Other coins (excluding gold coins).
- 7118900055: This HS code covers Coin: Other Other. This is a broader category for coins not specifically classified elsewhere within the 7118 heading. It would apply if the coin doesn’t fit the specific criteria of 7118.10.
- 71: Numismatic coins.
- 18: Coins of other metals.
- 90: Other coins.
- 00: Other.
- 55: Other.
- 9704000000: This HS code covers Postage or revenue stamps, stamp-postmarks, first-day covers, postal stationery (stamped paper) and the like, used or unused, other than those of heading 4907. If the “zodiac dragon year coin” is considered a commemorative item similar to a stamp or postal stationery, this code might be applicable.
- 97: Collectibles.
- 04: Postage or revenue stamps, etc.
- 00: Other.
Regarding HS code 7118100000 and 7118900055, please note the tariff is: Basic tariff: 0.0%, Additional tariff: 7.5%, Additional tariff after 2025.4.2: 30.0%, Total tariff: 37.5%.