Gold Vermeil-Plated Herringbone Chain from China
A herringbone chain with vermeil plating (thick gold over a base metal), valued over 33 cents per meter. It is designed for imitation jewellery production and falls under this tariff item as a higher-value base metal chain with precious metal plating.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
8.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the vermeil plating is over base metal, not sterling silver, to stay in heading 71.17
• The chain's value exceeds 33 cents per meter, so declare it accurately
• Be prepared to show the chain is for imitation jewellery, not fine jewellery