Sterling Silver Bookmark from Germany
A tasseled sterling silver bookmark with literary engraving for personal reading use. Per Chapter 71 Note 9(b), articles of personal use normally carried on the person, such as pocket articles, are classified as jewellery, but Note 2(A) excludes them from heading 71.13 if precious metal is a minor constituent; here, the bookmark is wholly of silver, so it falls under heading 71.14 as silversmiths' wares.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
5.5%
Import Tips
• Classify the bookmark as a personal-use article under Note 9(b) of Chapter 71, ensuring it is not considered jewellery
• Provide proof of silver content and value
• Check if the tassel is made of textile, which may affect classification under Section XI