HS Code 7111
Platinum-Clad Base Metals
HS code 7111 is for base metals, silver, or gold clad with platinum in semi-manufactured forms, primarily used for electrical contacts and corrosion resistance.
HS Code 7111 — Platinum-Clad Base Metals
This category involves base metals, silver, or gold that have been coated or bonded with platinum. These materials are typically semi-manufactured, such as bars, rods, or strips, where the platinum layer is mechanically bonded rather than just electrolytically plated.
What's included
- Platinum-clad silver bars
- Platinum-bonded copper rods
- Platinum-clad gold sheets
What's excluded
- Electroplated platinum items → use
7110(Simple electrolytic plating is classified under the metal itself, not as clad metal.)
Common examples
- Platinum-clad molybdenum wire
- Platinum-clad copper anodes
- Semi-finished platinum-clad silver strip
Frequently asked questions
What does 'clad' mean in this context?
Clad refers to a thick layer of platinum mechanically bonded to another metal, unlike thin electroplating.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 6.5%
- Documentation: Technical specifications showing the thickness of the platinum cladding may be requested.
- Typical shipping mode: Air
- Top exporters: Germany, United States, Japan
- Top importers: China, South Korea, Singapore
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Key takeaway
Applies to mechanically bonded platinum layers on other metals, excluding standard electroplating.
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