Gold-Clad Silver Tea Spoon from Japan
A delicate tea spoon crafted from sterling silver base metal clad with a thin layer of gold, used as fine tableware in goldsmiths' or silversmiths' wares. The gold cladding adds a luxurious finish. It falls under tariff item 7114.20.00 as an 'other' article of base metal clad with precious metal.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
5.5%
Import Tips
• Note that the base metal is silver, which is itself a precious metal; ensure the classification as clad base metal is correct
• If the spoon is part of a cutlery set, consider the classification of the entire set
• Provide the gold and silver content percentages for accurate duty assessment