What does HS-4 7109 cover?

HS-4 7109 covers base metals or silver that are clad with gold and are not further worked beyond a semi-manufactured state.

How do I know if my product fits under HS-6 710900?

Your product must be primarily a base metal or silver with a gold layer and not fully fashioned into a finished good.

Are there specific import duties for products under HS-4 7109?

Import duties can vary based on the country of origin and specific trade agreements; check with your customs broker for details.

Can I use HS-4 7109 for gold-plated jewelry?

No, if the jewelry is fully fashioned, you will need to classify it under a different code that covers finished jewelry.

What are examples of semi-manufactured products under this heading?

Examples include gold-clad metal sheets, wires, and components that are not yet fully assembled into finished goods.

HS-4 · Heading

7109 — Base metals or silver, clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured

Chapter 71: Natural or cultured pearls; precious stones

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 7109 when importing base metals or silver that are clad with gold and not further processed beyond a semi-manufactured state. For example, if you're bringing in a batch of silver sheets coated with gold for jewelry production, this is the code you'll need.

To distinguish between HS-6 710900, ensure your product has not undergone any additional processing beyond being semi-manufactured. If your items are fully fashioned jewelry or other finished goods, you would need to look at different codes that cover those finished products.

When classifying your product, consider the material composition. If the item is primarily a base metal or silver with a gold layer, it fits under this heading. However, if the gold is the predominant material, you may need to explore other classifications that focus more on precious metals.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

base metals clad with gold · silver coated with gold · semi-manufactured metals · importing gold-clad products · classification of base metals · gold plating regulations · HS-4 7109 guidelines · precious metal import codes · semi-manufactured silver · jewelry production materials

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Silver sheets clad with gold for jewelry making
Brass components coated with gold for decorative purposes
Semi-manufactured gold-plated metal parts for electronics
Gold-clad copper wires used in specialized applications
Gold-plated silver jewelry components that are not fully assembled

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

What is HS-4 7109 used for?
How do I classify gold-clad metals?
Are there specific import duties for HS-4 7109?
What products fall under HS-6 710900?
How to determine if my product is semi-manufactured?
Can I use HS-4 7109 for finished jewelry?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What does HS-4 7109 cover?: HS-4 7109 covers base metals or silver that are clad with gold and are not further worked beyond a semi-manufactured state.
How do I know if my product fits under HS-6 710900?: Your product must be primarily a base metal or silver with a gold layer and not fully fashioned into a finished good.
Are there specific import duties for products under HS-4 7109?: Import duties can vary based on the country of origin and specific trade agreements; check with your customs broker for details.
Can I use HS-4 7109 for gold-plated jewelry?: No, if the jewelry is fully fashioned, you will need to classify it under a different code that covers finished jewelry.
What are examples of semi-manufactured products under this heading?: Examples include gold-clad metal sheets, wires, and components that are not yet fully assembled into finished goods.