Gold-Clad Copper Chalice
A ceremonial chalice made from a copper base that is clad with gold, intended for religious or decorative household use. It qualifies as an article of goldsmiths' or silversmiths' wares of base metal clad with precious metal under tariff item 7114.20.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the chalice is made wholly of precious metal (e.g., solid gold) rather than base metal clad with gold.
Solid precious metal articles fall under heading 71.14, subheading for precious metal, not base metal clad.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the gold cladding is mechanically affixed (e.g
• soldered or hot-rolled) to qualify as 'clad' under Chapter 71 Note 7
• Declare the base metal composition accurately to avoid misclassification
• Keep commercial invoices detailing the value of the gold cladding for CBSA duty assessment
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