Gold-Plated Brass Christmas Tree Topper
> A star or angel tree topper made from brass with gold plating, used to crown holiday trees. This seasonal base metal ornament plated with precious metal falls under tariff item 8306.21.00, as it is a decorative statuette or ornament of base metal.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5% | — | 5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tree topper is a festive article for Christmas
Articles for Christmas festivities fall under Chapter 95, excluded from Chapter 83 by Section Note 1(l).
If the tree topper is not plated with precious metal
Covers other base metal ornaments without precious metal plating.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the tree topper is not considered a toy of Chapter 95; if it is purely decorative, it remains in Chapter 83
• Declare the gold plating accurately on customs documents
• Consider seasonal demand when planning shipments to align with CBSA processing times
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