Silver-Clad Brass Tie Pin
A tie pin with a brass core clad in silver, serving as a personal accessory that edges toward jewellery but qualifies as goldsmiths' ware. Under Chapter 71 Note 9(a), small objects of personal adornment like tie pins fall under heading 71.13, but when made of base metal clad with precious metal, they are classified under heading 71.14. This tie pin is classified under tariff item 7114.20.00 as base metal clad with precious metal.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tie pin is considered jewellery rather than goldsmiths' ware
Heading 71.13 covers articles of jewellery, but Note 2(A) excludes articles where precious metal is a minor constituent only.
If the silver is present only as plating
Imitation jewellery under heading 71.17 applies when precious metal is only plated, not clad.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the silver cladding is affixed by mechanical means, not electroplating, to meet the definition in Chapter 71 Note 7
• Provide the tie pin's dimensions and value to the CBSA for accurate duty assessment
• If the tie pin has a functional mechanism, such as a clasp, verify whether it affects classification under Section XV
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