Ruthenium-Clad Copper Powder Box from Japan
A luxury copper powder box clad with ruthenium for cosmetic storage, classified as silversmith toilet-ware. It falls under tariff item 7114.20.00 as base metal clad with precious metal, with ruthenium being a platinum-group metal per Note 4(B), and fits Note 9(b) as a personal handbag item.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
5.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the ruthenium cladding is mechanically affixed to meet the definition of 'metal clad with precious metal' in Note 7
• Declare the powder box as toilet-ware under Note 10
• Be prepared to show that the box is for personal use, not for commercial cosmetic packaging