Titanium Base Metal Studs with Gold Flash from United States
Lightweight titanium shirt studs with a flash layer of gold plating for subtle elegance in black tie attire. Titanium is a base metal, and the gold flash is minor, making them imitation jewellery under tariff item 7117.11.00.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
8%
Import Tips
• Ensure the gold flash is less than 2% by weight to avoid classification as precious metal jewellery
• Declare the titanium base and gold flash for CBSA
• Note that titanium is not a precious metal under Chapter 71 notes, so classification is correct