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Brass Tea Strainer Sieve from Japan

A fine-mesh brass hand sieve designed for straining loose-leaf tea into cups. Its manual operation and sieve structure qualify it under tariff item 9604.00.00 as a hand sieve for liquid straining.

Duty Rate — Japan → Canada

6.5%

Import Tips

• Confirm the brass mesh is food-safe and meets Canadian Food Inspection Agency standards for contact with food

• Classify as a hand sieve, not a kitchen utensil, to stay under 9604.00.00

• Keep packaging simple to avoid set classification issues