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Canada Import Duty Rate for Jewellery & Precious Metals

HS 7113 / 7114 · Articles of jewellery and goldsmiths' wares

Canada MFN Import Duty Rate

on FOB value

HS 7113. Precious metal jewellery enters Canada duty-free.

How duty is calculated

FOB value

Product transaction value at port of export

Import duty (0%)

Applied to FOB value. US uses FOB (transaction value).

GST/HST (5%)

Applied to FOB value + duty. Collected at customs.

Use our Landed Cost Calculator to compute the full cost including freight, brokerage, and last-mile delivery.

Worked example: jewellery & precious metals worth US$10,000

A commercial shipment invoiced at US$10,000 with US$900 of international freight and insurance. Canada charges duty on the FOB value (the price of the goods), so freight does not attract duty and the duty base is US$10,000. Customs converts the amount to CAD at the official exchange rate on the day of import.

Charge	At 0%
Import duty	$0
GST/HST (5%)	$500
Total paid at the border	$500

GST/HST is usually recoverable for a registered business, so the cost that stays with you is the duty. Excise, anti-dumping duties and broker fees are not included.

Classifying jewellery & precious metals correctly

Heading 7113 covers jewellery of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal; 7117 covers imitation (costume) jewellery and 7116 articles of pearls and stones.

Gold-plated base-metal jewellery is 7117 (imitation), not 7113
Watches go to Chapter 91 even when made of gold
Loose diamonds are 7102 and loose gemstones 7103

Compliance. Precious-metal jewellery often needs hallmarking (UK, India) and diamonds need Kimberley Process certificates; jewellery from some origins faces sanctions screening.

Importing into Canada: what you need

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) collects duty and taxes through CARM; rates are in the Customs Tariff.

Registration. A CRA business number with an import-export (RM) account and registration in the CARM Client Portal; a financial security or a broker's bond for release before payment.

Low-value shipments. Courier shipments worth CAD 20 or less pay no duty or tax. For goods that qualify under CUSMA from the US or Mexico, the courier thresholds are CAD 150 for duty and CAD 40 for taxes.

Documents customs will ask for

Commercial invoice or Canada Customs Invoice
Bill of lading or air waybill
CUSMA certification of origin to claim preference
Permits for controlled goods (food, plants, firearms, some steel)

Charges on top of duty

GST 5% on value for duty + duty; HST of 13–15% in participating provinces
Provincial sales tax collected separately in BC, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Quebec
Surtaxes on specific goods (some steel and aluminium products)

Watch out. Canada values goods FOB, but GST is charged on the duty-paid value, so freight never attracts duty but the duty itself attracts GST.

Frequently asked questions

What is the import duty rate for Jewellery & Precious Metals in Canada?

The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) import duty rate for Jewellery & Precious Metals (HS 7113 / 7114) in Canada is 0% on the FOB value. HS 7113. Precious metal jewellery enters Canada duty-free.

Is GST/HST charged on Jewellery & Precious Metals imports to Canada?

Yes. Canada charges GST/HST at 5% on the FOB value plus any import duty. This applies to virtually all commercial imports.

Are there FTA rates available for Jewellery & Precious Metals in Canada?

Canada has free trade agreements with CUSMA/USMCA (US, Mexico), CETA (EU), CPTPP, Canada–Korea FTA, Canada–Chile FTA. Check whether your origin country qualifies for a preferential rate on HS 7113 / 7114.

How is import duty calculated for Jewellery & Precious Metals entering Canada?

Duty is calculated on the FOB value of the goods. FOB value is the transaction value at the port of export. The MFN duty of 0% is applied to this value. GST/HST (5%) is then applied on the duty-paid value.