7115.90.05.30 - Of gold

This HTS classification, 7115.90.05.30, specifically covers articles made primarily of gold, meeting stringent purity requirements. To fall under this category, the articles must contain 99.5 percent or more of gold by weight. Furthermore, these items are characterized by their rectangular or near-rectangular shapes and are generally unmarked or undecorated beyond essential weight, purity, or identifying information. This implies a focus on the intrinsic value and composition of the gold rather than decorative embellishments.

The distinction between this category and its siblings lies in the precious metal composition. While 7115.90.05.60 pertains to articles of silver meeting similar shape and purity criteria, and 7115.90.05.90 encompasses other precious metal articles not otherwise specified, this particular subheading is exclusively for gold. The defining factor is the high gold content (99.5% or more) and the relatively unadorned nature, distinguishing it from more elaborately designed or alloyed gold articles that might fall under broader categories.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level is definitive based on the material (gold), the purity (99.5% or more), and the physical form (rectangular or near-rectangular shape with minimal marking). This level of specificity ensures precise customs processing for these high-purity gold items.