HS Code 7109
Gold-Clad Base Metals or Silver
HS code 7109 covers base metals or silver clad with gold, in semi-manufactured forms like bars, sheets, or tubes, not further worked.
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HS Code 7109 — Gold-Clad Base Metals or Silver
This code covers silver or base metals (like copper) that have been bonded with a layer of gold through mechanical cladding. This is primarily used in the production of high-end electrical components and gold-filled jewellery components.
What's included
- Gold-clad silver bars
- Gold-clad copper wire
- Gold-filled sheet metal
- Bimetal gold-on-silver
What's excluded
- Gold-plated jewellery → use
7117(Finished imitation jewellery that is gold-plated is 7117.)
Common examples
- Gold-clad copper contact strips
- 3-micron gold-filled sheet
- Gold-clad brass tubing
- Gold-on-silver semi-finished wire
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between gold-plated and gold-clad?
Cladding involves a thick layer of gold mechanically bonded to the metal, whereas plating is typically a much thinner layer applied through electro-chemical means.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Technical data sheets specifying gold thickness (e.g., in microns) are often required.
- Typical shipping mode: Air
- Top exporters: USA, Germany, Japan
- Top importers: China, India, Singapore
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Key takeaway
Covers 'gold-filled' industrial and jewellery raw materials.
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