Rhodium-Plated Cable Chain for Jewelry from Mexico
A high-end cable chain of base metal (steel alloy) plated with rhodium, a platinum group metal, valued above 33 cents per meter. It is supplied in continuous coils for manufacturing imitation bracelets and necklaces, and qualifies under this tariff item.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
8.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm the rhodium is a plating, not an alloy, 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