Papier-Mâché Trophy Cups from Mexico
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 — Mexico → Canada
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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