7108.12.10.13 - Containing by weight not less than 99.95 percent of gold

This HTS category, 7108.12.10.13, specifically classifies gold in its non-monetary, unwrought, and bullion form that contains by weight not less than 99.95 percent of gold. This high purity level is a defining characteristic, distinguishing it from other unwrought gold forms. Such gold is typically found in bars or ingots intended for investment or further industrial processing rather than as coinage or in semi-manufactured states.

This classification is distinct from its sibling category, 7108.12.10.17, which covers "Other" non-monetary unwrought gold. The primary differentiator here is the stringent purity requirement. While both fall under non-monetary bullion, category 7108.12.10.13 is reserved for gold of exceptionally high fineness, often referred to as "fine gold" or "pure gold." This level of purity is critical for certain industrial applications or as a high-grade investment commodity.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification is definitive for unwrought, non-monetary gold bullion meeting the precise 99.95% minimum gold content threshold. Customs officials will rely on assay reports and manufacturer declarations to verify the gold content and confirm classification under this specific code.