Gold-Plated Saint Christopher Medal from Canada
A small oval medal depicting Saint Christopher, crafted from base metal with gold plating, intended to be pinned or worn on clothing for protection during travel. This falls under HTS 7117.19.30.00 as a religious devotional article of imitation jewelry, using only base metal without real gold or gems. Popular among Catholics for its patron saint symbolism.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document plating thickness to prove it's not 'metal clad with precious metal' per Chapter 71 notes, keeping it in imitation jewelry
• Include certificates of religious purpose to distinguish from general costume jewelry under other 7117 subheadings
• Avoid selling in sets with non-devotional items, as this could reclassify as a general imitation jewelry assortment