Osmium-Clad Iron Bookmark from Japan
A thin bookmark made from iron base clad with osmium, a rare platinum-group metal, as a novelty goldsmiths' ware. Osmium's density adds heft to the bookmark. 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
• Osmium is a precious metal under Chapter 71, so ensure the cladding is mechanical
• Provide the cladding method and metal composition for customs classification
• If the bookmark is purely decorative with no practical use, it may still qualify as a goldsmiths' ware