HS Code 7106Silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum); unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form
3 six-digit codes · Heading 6 of 18 in Chapter 71 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 7106 is the customs heading for silver that is raw, shaped into semi-finished forms or ground into powder. It also takes in silver plated with gold or platinum.
“Silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum); unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form” divides three ways under heading 7106 — 710610, 710691 and 710692. Each carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 6 of 18 in Chapter 71, Natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin, which runs to 55 six-digit codes in all.
What HS code 7106 covers
It sits in Chapter 71 precious metals, inside Section XIV. Use it when the goods are silver metal and not yet a finished article.
Three forms fall under it. Unwrought silver is raw and has no shape given to it. Semi-manufactured silver has had some work done, but it is not a product yet. The third form is powder.
Silver plated with gold or platinum is also part of this heading. The silver is still the main material, so the plating does not move the goods elsewhere.
Finished goods made of silver, such as jewellery or tableware, do not belong here. They sit in other headings, which are compared below.
HSN code for silver, unwrought or semi-manufactured: 710610, 710691, 710692
People often search for the hsn code 7106. Its first six digits are the same as the HS code. These six digits are the international level of customs tariff classification. Each country then adds its own longer lines on top. Duty depends on that national line, so check it before you ship. The HS code classifier can help you find the right place to start.
- 710610 (Metals; silver powder): fine silver sold as powder.
- 710691 (Metals; silver, unwrought, (but not powder)): raw silver in lumps, ingots or similar, with no powder.
- 710692 (Metals; silver, semi-manufactured): silver with some shaping done, short of a finished article.
How to choose the right 7106 subheading
Ask three simple questions, in this order.
- Is the silver a powder? If yes, use 710610.
- Is it raw silver that nobody has shaped, and is it not a powder? If yes, use 710691.
- Has it been shaped a little, but is it still not a finished article? If yes, use 710692.
7106 vs related silver and precious metal headings
Most mistakes happen between neighbouring headings. These checks help you avoid them.
- 7106 vs 7107: 7106 is silver itself.
- 7106 vs 7109: silver plated with gold stays in 7106.
- 7111: base metals, silver or gold clad with platinum go here.
- 7112: waste and scrap of precious metal goes here, not in 7106.
- 7113, 7114 and 7115: finished jewellery, goldsmiths' and silversmiths' wares and other precious metal articles go to these headings.
HS 7106 silver import and export data
Silver importers and exporters leave a trail in customs filings. EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
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Related
- Chapter 71 HS codes
- HS 7107 base metals clad with silver
- HS 7108 gold
- HS 7109 metals clad with gold
- HS 7110 platinum
- HS 7111 metals clad with platinum
- HS 7112 precious metal waste and scrap
- HS 7113 jewellery
- HS 7114 goldsmiths' and silversmiths' wares
- HS 7115 articles of precious metal
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Nearby headings in Chapter 71
- 7101Pearls; natural or cultured, whether or not worked or graded but not strung…3 codes
- 7102Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set5 codes
- 7103Precious (excluding diamond) and semi-precious stone; worked, graded, not…3 codes
- 7104Stones; synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious, whether or not…5 codes
- 7105Dust and powder of natural or synthetic precious or semi-precious stone2 codes
- 7107Base metals clad with silver; not further worked than semi-manufactured1 code
- 7108Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured…4 codes
- 7109Base metals or silver, clad with gold, not further worked than…1 code
- 7110Platinum; unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form8 codes
- 7111Base metals, silver or gold, clad with platinum; not further worked than…1 code
- 7112Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other…4 codes
- 7113Jewellery articles and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with…3 codes
Who ships under 7106?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 3 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XIV: Pearls, Precious Stones and Metals; Jewellery, chapters 71–71.
HS Code 7106: common questions
What is HS code 7106?
It is a four-digit customs heading for silver metal before it becomes a finished article.
What is the HS code for silver powder?
Use 710610. It is the only subheading made for powder.
What is the HS code for unwrought silver?
Use 710691, as long as the silver is not powder.
Which HS code covers semi-manufactured silver?
Use 710692. The silver must be partly worked but not a finished product.
Is silver plated with gold classified under 7106?
Yes, the 7106 wording names it. Base metals or silver clad with gold go to 7109 instead.
What is the difference between HS 7106 and 7107?
7106 covers silver itself. 7107 covers a base metal with a silver layer on it, not worked past the semi-manufactured stage.
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