Silver Master Alloy Bar
Unwrought bar containing 95% silver with trace germanium for tarnish resistance in sterling silver production. This silver-predominant master alloy bar is classifiable as unwrought silver under tariff item 7106.91.00 per chapter note 5(c).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the alloy has been worked into semi-manufactured forms such as wire or sheet
Semi-manufactured silver alloys are classified under a different subheading.
If the alloy is in powder form meeting the subheading note 1 sieve test
Powdered silver alloys are classified under a distinct subheading.
If the alloy is used to make articles of jewellery
Articles of jewellery containing silver are classified under heading 7113.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the exact alloy composition, including the germanium content, as the CBSA may require this to confirm that silver predominates by weight
• If the alloy is intended for sterling silver production, ensure it meets Canadian standards for sterling silver (92.5% silver minimum) if it will be sold as such
• Keep the bars in unwrought form; if they are extruded or drawn into wire, they would be classified as semi-manufactured
Related Products under Tariff item 7106.91.00
1 KG Silver Bullion Ingot
A 1 kilogram cast ingot of unwrought silver bullion, stamped with refinery mark and purity assay. This falls under tariff item 7106.91.00 as unwrought silver bullion intended for investment or monetary use.
999 Fine Silver Bullion Bar
A rectangular bar of unwrought silver with 99.9% purity, weighing approximately 1 kg, used for investment purposes. This fine silver bullion bar is in a form not further worked and is classifiable as unwrought silver under tariff item 7106.91.00.
999 Fine Silver Dore Bars
Unrefined silver dore bars assaying 999 fineness from mining operations, containing minimal impurities. These are unwrought silver in their primary form, prior to electrolytic refining, and fall under tariff item 7106.91.00 as unwrought silver.
Anode Silver Bar for Electroplating
Cast rectangular silver anodes with 99.5%+ purity, used in electroplating baths to deposit silver layers on base metals. These anodes are in unwrought form, distinct from semi-manufactured shapes, and are classifiable as unwrought silver under tariff item 7106.91.00.
Bolivian Potosi Silver Dore
Traditional dore from Potosi mines, high-grade silver (85% Ag) with doré characteristics from amalgamation. This is unwrought silver bullion under tariff item 7106.91.00, a historic import source for refineries.
Dentistry Silver Alloy Ingot
Unwrought ingot of silver alloy containing 70% silver with copper as the balance, intended for dental casting alloys. Per chapter note 5(c), since silver predominates by weight, this alloy is treated as silver and classifiable under tariff item 7106.91.00.