HS Code 7109Base metals or silver, clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured
1 six-digit code · Heading 9 of 18 in Chapter 71 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 7109 is where customs puts gold-clad base metals and silver clad with gold, as long as the material is still in a simple semi-finished form. This page explains the heading, shows how to tell it from its neighbours, and points to the records of who trades it.
Heading 7109does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Base metals or silver, clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured” classify at the single six-digit code 710900. The heading is number 9 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.
Six-digit codes under heading 7109
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 710900 | Base metals or silver; clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured |
What HS code 7109 covers
Clad metal is a base metal, or silver, with a layer of gold bonded onto its surface. Heat and pressure join the gold to the core, so it is part of the material. It is not a paint or a plating that wipes off. Some traders call this material rolled gold.
The heading applies only when the goods are "not further worked than semi-manufactured". That means the material is a raw input, such as a sheet or a strip. A maker can later cut, shape or finish it into something else.
Customs uses the heading to separate precious metal clad material from plain gold, plain silver and finished articles. It belongs with the other precious metal goods in Chapter 71.
HSN code 7109 and national extensions
The international system ends at 710900. Many countries add more digits after it for their own tariff and statistics. These longer lines differ from one country to the next, so confirm the exact line with your customs broker before you file.
You may see the heading called HSN code 7109, mostly in India. HSN is the local name for the same international base. The first six digits match.
Duty and tax rates are set by each country on top of 710900. They are not part of the international heading.
7109 vs nearby headings
Several headings in this chapter sound alike. The metal, the cladding and the stage of work decide which one fits. Use this list as a quick check:
- 7107: base metals clad with silver
- 7111: base metals, silver or gold clad with platinum
- 7108: gold itself, including gold plated with platinum
- 7106: silver itself, including silver plated with gold or platinum
- 7112: waste and scrap of precious metal or of clad metal
- 7113: jewellery articles and their parts
- 7115: other articles of precious metal or of clad metal
How to pick the right code for gold-clad material
Ask three questions in order. First, what is on top? Gold bonded to a base metal or to silver points to this heading. Silver or platinum on top points to a neighbour.
Second, how far has the piece been worked? This heading stops at semi-manufactured. A finished ring or chain has gone past that point and moves to a heading for articles. Scrap has its own heading too.
Third, is the material solid gold all the way through? Then no clad base is involved and it does not belong here.
If you are still unsure, describe your product in the HS code classifier. Then check the national line with customs.
HS 7109 import and export data
Knowing the code is only the first step. The next is seeing who trades under it, so you can reach real importers and exporters instead of guessing.
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You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo. Try it with 710900 to find buyers and suppliers of gold-clad metals.
Nearby headings in Chapter 71
- 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
- 7106Silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum); unwrought or in…3 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
- 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
- 7114Articles of goldsmiths' or silversmiths' wares and parts thereof, of precious…3 codes
- 7115Articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal2 codes
Who ships under 7109?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the code 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 7109: common questions
What is HS code 7109?
It sits in Chapter 71.
What is the six-digit HS code for gold-clad base metals?
It is 710900. The heading has no split, so all goods that fit the description go to this one code.
What is the difference between HS 7107, 7109 and 7111?
Look at the metal bonded on top.
Does gold-clad jewellery fall under 7109?
No. Finished jewellery is past the semi-manufactured stage, so it goes to 7113.
Is HSN code 7109 the same as the HS heading?
Yes. HSN is the local name for the same heading. Each country then adds its own digits after 710900.
Where can I find import and export data for HS 7109?
Search by the code on EximDataX. The import data and export data pages are good places to start.
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