Alloy Buddha Pendant Locket from Japan
A base metal alloy locket pendant with an embossed Buddha image, worn as a necklace for Buddhist mindfulness devotion. The locket can hold tiny prayer scrolls and is made entirely of non-precious metal, qualifying as imitation jewellery. It falls under tariff item 7117.90.00 as a religious article worn on apparel.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
8.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the alloy contains no precious metal, as even 2% gold or silver would change classification
• Declare the locket as imitation jewellery for religious use
• If the locket is sold with a chain, ensure the chain is also base metal to avoid reclassification