7108.12.10.17 - Other

This category encompasses gold bullion that does not meet the stringent purity requirements of its sibling classification. Specifically, this code covers gold in unwrought forms classified as bullion where the content by weight is less than 99.95 percent of gold. This includes forms commonly recognized as bullion but which contain impurities or alloys that prevent them from achieving the highest level of purity.

The key differentiator for this classification is the gold content percentage. While the sibling category 7108.12.10.13 exclusively captures bullion with a minimum of 99.95% gold purity, this "Other" category accounts for all other forms of gold bullion that fall below this threshold. It's important for importers and exporters to accurately assess the precise gold content of their bullion to ensure correct classification and compliance.

As this is a leaf node within the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges entirely on the accurate determination of the gold content by weight, distinguishing it from the higher purity bullion.