French Legion of Honour Gold Medal from Canada
A gold-plated medal awarded by the French government as the highest decoration for military and civil merits. Crafted from base metal with gold electroplating and enamel accents, it qualifies under HTS 9807.00.40 as an article of metal bestowed by a foreign country as an honorary distinction upon U.S. recipients.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
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
• Provide official award documentation from the foreign government proving honorary intent,Include recipient's U.S. address and evidence of presentation ceremony,Avoid commercial packaging that suggests retail sale to prevent reclassification