Ruthenium-Clad Copper Powder Box from United States
A luxury copper powder box clad with ruthenium, a platinum-group metal, for cosmetic storage as toilet-ware. It falls under tariff item 7114.20.00 as an article of silversmiths' wares of base metal clad with precious metal, per Note 10 for toilet-ware and Note 9(b) for personal handbag items.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
5.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the ruthenium cladding is mechanically affixed, such as by welding, to meet the 'clad' definition in Note 7
• Declare the copper base and ruthenium cladding for accurate duty assessment
• Verify the powder box is classified as toilet-ware under Note 10, not as a cosmetic container of another chapter