Chunky Plastic Shape Necklace from Japan
A necklace with large molded plastic shapes (hearts, stars) on a fiber string, sold at low bulk prices. It is purely decorative costume jewellery with no precious materials. This falls under imitation jewellery in heading 71.17.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
8.5%
Import Tips
• Verify that the fiber string is not made of precious metal or clad with it
• Keep packaging labels indicating 'imitation jewellery' to simplify customs clearance
• Consider the de minimis threshold for low-value shipments to reduce paperwork