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Silver Snuff Box from Germany

A traditional sterling silver snuff box with a hinged lid for personal tobacco use. Per Chapter 71 Note 9(b), articles of personal use normally carried in the pocket, such as snuff boxes, are classified as jewellery, but Note 2(A) excludes them from heading 71.13 if precious metal is a minor constituent; here, the box is wholly of silver, so it falls under heading 71.14 as silversmiths' wares.

Duty Rate — Germany → Canada

5.5%

PGA flags

No agency flag on this HTS number in the CBSA Single Window matching criteria.

CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown

Import Tips

• Classify the snuff box as a personal-use article under Note 9(b) of Chapter 71, but ensure it is not considered jewellery under Note 9(a)

• Provide proof of silver content and value

• Check if the snuff box contains tobacco, which may trigger excise duties