Palladium-Clad Copper Picture Frame from Japan
An ornate picture frame from copper base metal clad with palladium, used for household decoration as goldsmiths' or silversmiths' ware. The palladium cladding provides a bright, durable 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
• Palladium is a platinum-group metal and considered precious metal
• Ensure the cladding is mechanical, not electroplating
• Provide the cladding method and metal composition for accurate classification
• If the frame has glass or other materials, consider the classification of the complete article