Papier-Mâché Trophy Cups from Japan
Papier-mâché trophy cups are award-shaped articles made from molded paper pulp, often gilded for decoration. They are classified under 4823.90.00 as other articles of paper pulp, and are not metal-plated articles of heading 7117 because the base material is pulp.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Starts With 48239000; Starts With 48239000; Equal To 4823900011; Equal To 4823900019; Equal To 4823900090; Equal To 4823900011; Equal To 4823900019; Equal To 4823900090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• If the cups are gilded with metallic paint or foil, ensure the metal is not the primary material, or classification could change
• Declare the cups as paper articles and not as imitation jewellery
• Verify that any decorative elements are subsidiary to the paper base