You can buy investment-grade gold from Africa at a strong price. The key is working with a licensed exporter that proves origin, shows documents up front, and ships insured to your vault or address. Use this checklist to protect your money and cut through noise.
Live pricing: Quotes from $75,000 per kg for standard 1 kg cast bars when spot allows. Get a written quote with every fee in the Shop or talk to sales on Contact.
Spot indexed. Subject to KYC, availability, and route.
The short version
- Always ask for a written quote that lists premium, shipping, insurance, and timing.
- Confirm the seller is licensed and can supply a full export pack.
- Verify metal with assay docs and serials for cast bars.
- Pay the company bank account after beneficiary details are confirmed on a verified channel.
- Ship insured and tracked, then store at a depository or secure safe.
U.S. buyer safety checklist
| Step | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Seller identity | Licensed exporter, company email, company bank account |
| Quote | Line items: premium, shipping, insurance, testing, any taxes |
| Product | Purity, weight, brand or bar type, serials for cast bars |
| Assay proof | Assay card for minted bars, assay report for cast bars |
| Paperwork | Invoice, export permits, certificate of origin where applicable |
| Insurance | Declared value, policy reference available on request |
| Courier | Named courier, airway bill issued on dispatch |
| KYC | Your onboarding complete to avoid delays |
| Payment | Bank transfer to company account only, verified details |
| Broker | U.S. customs broker or depository pre-alerted with documents |
| Tracking | Airway bill shared and monitored until delivery |
| Records | Keep digital copies for intake and future resale |
Step-by-step: U.S. import made simple
- Request a written quote
We list product, purity, size, quantity, premium, shipping, insurance, delivery window, and courier. - KYC and compliance
Standard onboarding for both sides. This protects the shipment and speeds clearance. - Verification of metal
- Minted bars and many coins: sealed assay card
- Cast bars: assay report and serial-numbered list
Want an extra layer? Book independent checks through Lab Testing.
- Payment
Bank transfer to the company account on your invoice. Confirm beneficiary details on a verified channel before you wire. - Export documents
Invoice, assay docs, serial list for cast bars, export permits, certificate of origin where applicable, insurance details, airway bill. - Insured export and tracking
Tamper-evident packing, declared value insurance, and tracking from pickup to delivery. - Arrival and intake
Your broker or depository receives the document pack in advance. Optional re-assay at destination. Handover and storage.
What you receive from us every time
- Invoice
- Assay card or assay report
- Serial-numbered list for cast bars
- Export permits and certificate of origin where applicable
- Insurance details
- Airway bill with tracking
Keep digital copies. They help at customs and protect resale value.
Timelines and popular routes
| Route | Typical window | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DRC to Dubai to U.S. depository | 4 to 9 working days | Fast intake via hub |
| Uganda to Dubai to U.S. depository | 3 to 8 working days | Strong availability |
| Direct to U.S. depository (select corridors) | 5 to 10 working days | Depends on slot and testing |
Your written quote confirms the export slot and delivery window.
Pricing basics: focus on total landed cost
Your final number equals spot per kg plus: premium, shipping, insurance, testing, payment fees, and any local tax. Compare dealers on the same SKU and the same shipping route. For worked examples on 1 kg bars, see 1 kg Gold Bar Price Today and Spot Price vs Final Price.
Red flags to avoid
- Requests to pay an individual instead of the company
- Missing serial list for cast bars
- No assay documentation
- No export permits, no insurance reference, or no airway bill
- Vague timelines or routing that keeps changing
If any of these appear, pause and ask us to verify.
Why U.S. buyers choose Congo Rare Minerals
- Direct sourcing at origin with aggregation in Goma
- One of the largest licensed mining and buying operations in Goma by 2024 to 2025 volumes
- Insured export to approved hubs and U.S. depositories
- Independent testing available via Lab Testing
See live inventory in the Shop or request this week’s export slots on Contact. For settlement or re-assay, see Refining. Read our policy on Responsible Mining.
This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. Check your local rules and work with a qualified broker.
FAQ
Can individuals import bullion into the U.S.
Yes, when you work with a licensed exporter and a customs broker or depository that handles intake. We provide the document pack and insured courier.
How fast is delivery
Most routes land in 3 to 10 working days depending on testing and export slots. Your quote confirms the window and tracking.
Which products are best for liquidity
1 oz coins, 100 g and 250 g bars, and 1 kg bars. These units carry tight spreads and are widely recognized.
Can I verify the metal independently
Yes. Minted bars include an assay card. Cast bars ship with an assay report and serials. You can book independent tests through Lab Testing.