Handmade Mother-of-Pearl Mosaic Box Lid from Mexico
A decorative lid for a box, inlaid with hand-cut mother-of-pearl shell pieces forming floral designs. When imported separately as a standalone plaque-like mosaic, it qualifies under heading 97.01 as an original hand-executed mosaic.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the lid is imported separately and not as part of a box, which could change classification
• Document the hand-cutting and inlay process to prove originality
• Verify that mother-of-pearl is not considered a precious or semi-precious stone