HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7106.10 – Metals; silver powder
HS code 7106.10 is the 6-digit subheading for metals, silver powder. It is used for silver conductive paste, silver ink, silver nanoparticles, atomized silver powder and dendritic silver powder.
What HS 7106.10 covers
This HS code specifically covers silver in powder form, a critical raw material with diverse industrial applications far beyond its traditional use in jewelry. Silver powder is highly valued for its excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, making it indispensable in electronics manufacturing, particularly for conductive pastes, inks, and coatings used in printed circuit boards, solar cells, and RFID tags. It's also used in catalysts, medical applications, and specialized brazing alloys. Major importers are typically countries with robust electronics manufacturing sectors and advanced chemical industries, such as China, South Korea, and Germany. Exporters include nations with significant silver mining operations or sophisticated metal refining capabilities. Key considerations in trade involve purity levels, particle size distribution, and surface area, which dictate its suitability for specific high-tech applications. The global demand for silver powder is closely tied to the growth of the electronics and renewable energy industries.
- Covers
- Silver conductive paste
- Silver ink
- Silver nanoparticles
- Atomized silver powder
- Dendritic silver powder
- Flaked silver powder
- Silver brazing powder
- Examples
- Heraeus Precious Metals
- DOWA Electronics Materials
- Mitsui Kinzoku
- Johnson Matthey
- Umicore
Codes often confused with 7106.10
Common mistake. This code might be confused with 710691 (Unwrought silver) if the specific powder form is not clearly distinguished, or with 2843 (Colloidal precious metals) if the particle size approaches nanoscale and is suspended in a medium.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 710610, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 710610 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $669M 39% of world exports
- 2 Japan $543M 32% of world exports
- 3 Austria $83M 4.8% of world exports
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $512M 31% of world imports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$186M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 France $171M 10% of world imports
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 7106.10
Brazil does not split HS 7106.10: its NCM code is 7106.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 71.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7106.10
What is HS code 710610?
HS code 710610 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Metals; silver powder. This HS code specifically covers silver in powder form, a critical raw material with diverse industrial applications far beyond its traditional use in jewelry. Silver powder is highly valued for its excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, making it indispensable in electronics manufacturing, particularly for conductive pastes, inks, and coatings used in printed circuit boards, solar cells, and RFID tags. It's also used in catalysts, medical applications, and specialized brazing alloys. Major importers are typically countries with robust electronics manufacturing sectors and advanced chemical industries, such as China, South Korea, and Germany. Exporters include nations with significant silver mining operations or sophisticated metal refining capabilities. Key considerations in trade involve purity levels, particle size distribution, and surface area, which dictate its suitability for specific high-tech applications. The global demand for silver powder is closely tied to the growth of the electronics and renewable energy industries.
What products fall under HS code 710610?
Silver conductive paste, silver ink, silver nanoparticles, atomized silver powder, dendritic silver powder, flaked silver powder, silver brazing powder
What are common misclassifications for HS code 710610?
This code might be confused with 710691 (Unwrought silver) if the specific powder form is not clearly distinguished, or with 2843 (Colloidal precious metals) if the particle size approaches nanoscale and is suspended in a medium.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 710610?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 710610 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($669M, 39% of world exports), Japan ($543M) and Austria ($83M). World exports came to about $1.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 710610?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 710610 in UN Comtrade data were China ($512M, 31% of world imports), Taiwan (about $186M) and France ($171M). World imports came to about $1.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 710610 structured?
HS code 710610 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (71) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 710610?
In Brazil, HS code 710610 is NCM 7106.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.