Iridium-Clad Nickel Desk Ornament from Germany
A sculptural desk ornament of nickel base metal clad with iridium, categorized as office use goldsmiths' ware. Iridium provides extreme corrosion resistance and a unique finish. It falls under tariff item 7114.20.00 as an 'other' article of base metal clad with precious metal.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
5.5%
Import Tips
• Note that iridium is a platinum-group metal and considered precious metal under Chapter 71
• Ensure the iridium cladding is mechanical, not plating, to qualify
• Provide the cladding method and metal composition for accurate classification