Gold-Clad Copper Chalice from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
5.5%
Import Tips
• 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