Ruthenium Prayer Beads Container from United States
A ruthenium case for holding prayer beads, with an ornate religious design. Ruthenium is a platinum group metal, and per Chapter 71 Note 4(B), 'platinum' includes ruthenium, making this an article of other precious metal under heading 71.14 as religious ware.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
5.5%
Import Tips
• Classify the container as a religious-use article under Note 10 of Chapter 71, ensuring it is not considered jewellery
• Provide documentation of the ruthenium content and value for customs purposes
• Verify if the container is part of a set with other items, which may affect classification