7118.90.00.55 - Other

This HTS category, 7118.90.00.55, encompasses "Other" items classified under the broader heading of coins. Specifically, this classification is intended for coins that do not fall into the more specific subcategories of precious metals like gold or platinum. It serves as a residual category for coins made from base metals or alloys thereof, which are not primarily made of precious metals and are not considered legal tender.

Unlike its sibling categories which detail coins made of specific precious metals, this "Other" classification is for coins whose predominant composition is not gold or platinum. For instance, this would include circulating currency from various countries made from common metals such as copper, nickel, or zinc, as well as commemorative coins or tokens that do not meet the criteria for precious metal inclusion. The key differentiating factor is the absence of significant precious metal content as defined in the adjacent sibling categories.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification into this "Other" category is determined by the exclusion of coins from the more specific precious metal classifications within heading 7118. Importers and exporters should carefully examine the metal composition and intended use of their coin shipments to ensure they are correctly classified, especially when dealing with non-precious metal coins or items that may resemble coinage but are not intended as legal tender.