Gold-Clad Nickel Salt Shaker from China
A luxury salt shaker for table seasoning, with a nickel silver base clad with gold via soldering. It qualifies under tariff item 7114.20.00 as an article of goldsmiths' or silversmiths' wares of base metal clad with precious metal, fitting Note 10 for tableware.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
5.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm the gold cladding is applied by soldering or similar mechanical means, as per Note 7, and not just plating
• Provide a detailed description of the nickel silver base and gold cladding for CBSA classification
• Ensure the salt shaker is classified as tableware under Note 10, not as cutlery of Chapter 82