Natural Pearl Prayer Beads from Japan
Mala or rosary-style beads made from small natural pearls, used for meditation. These are articles of personal use normally carried on the person, as described in Chapter Note 9(b), so they are classified under tariff item 7116.10.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
8.5%
Import Tips
• Classify the beads as articles of natural pearls if they are not combined with precious metal or stones
• Declare their use as personal articles to support classification
• Keep documentation of the pearls' natural origin for customs