HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7108.11 – Metals; gold, non-monetary, powder
HS code 7108.11 is the 6-digit subheading for metals, gold, non-monetary, powder. It is used for gold conductive paste, gold bonding wire powder, gold nanoparticles, atomized gold powder and flaked gold powder.
What HS 7108.11 covers
This HS code covers non-monetary gold in powder form, a highly specialized and valuable commodity with critical industrial applications. Unlike monetary gold, which is held for investment or as currency, this gold is destined for manufacturing processes. Its exceptional conductivity, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility make it indispensable in advanced electronics (e.g., bonding wires, conductive inks), dentistry, medical devices, and catalysis. Importers are typically high-tech manufacturing hubs and countries with sophisticated chemical and medical industries. Exporters are often nations with significant gold refining capabilities or specialized producers of high-purity metal powders. Trade in gold powder demands stringent quality control regarding particle size, purity, and morphology, as these factors directly impact its performance in sensitive applications. The global demand is driven by innovation in electronics, healthcare, and green technologies, where gold's unique properties are irreplaceable despite its high cost.
- Covers
- Gold conductive paste
- Gold bonding wire powder
- Gold nanoparticles
- Atomized gold powder
- Flaked gold powder
- Gold dental alloy powder
- Gold catalyst powder
- Examples
- Heraeus Precious Metals
- Tanaka Kikinzoku Kogyo
- DOWA Electronics Materials
- Johnson Matthey
- Umicore
Codes often confused with 7108.11
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 710820 (Monetary gold) due to its non-monetary designation and from 710812 (Unwrought non-monetary gold) because of its powder form.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 710811, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 710811 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 39% 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 $408M 42% of world exports
- 2 Nigeria $223M 23% of world exports
- 3 Portugal $116M 12% of world exports
World total: $974M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $175M 39% of world imports
- 2 Peru* ~$65M 14% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Hong Kong $53M 12% of world imports
World total: $448M 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. 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 7108.11
Brazil does not split HS 7108.11: its NCM code is 7108.11.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 71.08 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7108.11
What is HS code 710811?
HS code 710811 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Metals; gold, non-monetary, powder. This HS code covers non-monetary gold in powder form, a highly specialized and valuable commodity with critical industrial applications. Unlike monetary gold, which is held for investment or as currency, this gold is destined for manufacturing processes. Its exceptional conductivity, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility make it indispensable in advanced electronics (e.g., bonding wires, conductive inks), dentistry, medical devices, and catalysis. Importers are typically high-tech manufacturing hubs and countries with sophisticated chemical and medical industries. Exporters are often nations with significant gold refining capabilities or specialized producers of high-purity metal powders. Trade in gold powder demands stringent quality control regarding particle size, purity, and morphology, as these factors directly impact its performance in sensitive applications. The global demand is driven by innovation in electronics, healthcare, and green technologies, where gold's unique properties are irreplaceable despite its high cost.
What products fall under HS code 710811?
Gold conductive paste, gold bonding wire powder, gold nanoparticles, atomized gold powder, flaked gold powder, gold dental alloy powder, gold catalyst powder
What are common misclassifications for HS code 710811?
This code is distinct from 710820 (Monetary gold) due to its non-monetary designation and from 710812 (Unwrought non-monetary gold) because of its powder form.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 710811?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 710811 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($408M, 42% of world exports), Nigeria ($223M) and Portugal ($116M). World exports came to about $974M, 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 710811?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 710811 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($175M, 39% of world imports), Peru (about $65M) and Hong Kong ($53M). World imports came to about $448M, 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 710811 structured?
HS code 710811 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (71) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 710811?
In Brazil, HS code 710811 is NCM 7108.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.