Roman Gladius Short Sword from Japan
An authentic replica of the Roman puglio gladius with a 24-inch double-edged blade, bone hilt, and minimal guard for thrusting in formation combat. This item falls under tariff item 9307.00.00 as a sword or similar arm, which is explicitly included in the tariff description.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
7%
Import Tips
• Ensure the gladius is not sharpened or designed for combat to avoid weapon restrictions
• Declare it as a functional replica for historical reenactment
• Verify the bone hilt does not violate CITES regulations