Silver-Clad Brass Tie Pin from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
Import Tips
• 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