Platinum-Clad Steel Cufflinks from United States
Dress cufflinks made from a steel base clad with platinum, classified as goldsmiths' wares for personal use. They fall under tariff item 7114.20.00 as base metal clad with precious metal, with platinum being a precious metal per Note 4(B).
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
5.5%
Import Tips
• Verify that the platinum cladding is mechanically affixed and not just plated, as plating may not qualify under Note 7
• Provide the weight percentage of platinum to confirm it meets the 2% threshold in Note 5
• Ensure cufflinks are declared as personal adornment under Note 9(a)