HS Code 7111Base metals, silver or gold, clad with platinum; not further worked than semi-manufactured

What HS code 7111 covers

Think of a sheet, strip or bar with a thin skin of platinum bonded to a core. That is the idea behind base metals clad with platinum, and it is what this heading describes.

The key phrase is "not further worked than semi-manufactured". The goods may be rolled, cut to size or shaped into plain stock. Once they are made into a finished item, they leave this heading. A finished ring or a table piece, for example, belongs with the articles headings instead.

It is a Harmonized System heading, so customs offices around the world read it the same way at the six-digit level. If you are new to the chapter, the chapter page gives the wider picture.

HS 711100 and national tariff lines

Heading 7111 has no sub-splits in the WCO nomenclature. All goods that fit go to HS 711100. You will not need to choose between several six-digit options.

Countries often add their own longer codes after the first six digits. These national lines build on 711100. If you search for an HSN code 7111 in India, you will find that the first digits match the world standard.

Duty and GST rates are not set by the WCO. Each country sets its own, and they can change. We do not list rates here. Check the current tariff of the country you trade with, and use the HS code classifier if you are unsure which line your product needs.

Customs tariff classification can also depend on how the goods are described on the paperwork. A clear description of the core metal, the platinum layer and the form of the goods helps avoid disputes.

How 7111 differs from related headings

Several nearby headings deal with precious metals. The wording of each one decides where your goods go. Use these short comparisons as a first check.

Always read the full legal text and notes before you file. Where two headings seem to fit, ask a customs broker or your tariff office.

• 7111 is for other metals that are clad with platinum.
• 7111 lists silver clad with platinum, so the exact wording and form matter.
• Check how the layer is applied and what the tariff notes say.
• The cladding metal is the difference: silver, gold or platinum.
• Scrap goes there, not to 7111.
• Worked goods move there.

Find importers and exporters of platinum-clad base metals

Trade in platinum-clad stock is often small and specialist. Customs records are one of the few ways to see who is buying and who is shipping. Search for 711100 to review shipment records under this heading, or look at the buyer and supplier pages to start from the company side.

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