Gold-Clad Copper Chalice from Germany
A ceremonial chalice made from a copper base metal clad with gold, used in religious or decorative household settings. 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 — Germany → Canada
5.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the gold cladding is mechanically affixed (e.g
• soldered or hot-rolled) to qualify as 'metal clad with precious metal' under Chapter 71 Note 7
• Declare the base metal composition accurately to avoid misclassification
• Keep invoices showing the value of the base metal and cladding for CBSA assessment