HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7111.00 – Base metals, silver or gold, clad with platinum; not further worked than semi-manufactured
HS code 7111.00 is the 6-digit subheading for base metals, silver or gold, clad with platinum, not further worked than semi-manufactured. It is used for platinum-clad copper wire, platinum-clad silver sheet, platinum-clad gold strip, platinum-clad nickel tubing and platinum-clad electrical contacts.
What HS 7111.00 covers
This HS code covers materials where a base metal (like copper or nickel), silver, or even gold has a layer of platinum bonded to its surface, but the product is not yet a finished good. These are critical intermediate materials in international trade, serving industries that require platinum's exceptional corrosion resistance, catalytic properties, and high-temperature stability, often as a more cost-effective alternative to solid platinum. Major importers are typically manufacturers of chemical processing equipment, specialized laboratory ware, high-performance electrical contacts, and certain types of jewelry. Exporters are often countries with advanced metallurgical industries or those involved in the refining and processing of platinum group metals. Key aspects of this trade include the thickness and purity of the platinum cladding, and the specific properties of the underlying base metal, which collectively dictate the material's suitability for demanding industrial environments. The "semi-manufactured" aspect means these goods are traded in forms like sheets, wire, or tubes, ready for further fabrication.
- Covers
- Platinum-clad copper wire
- Platinum-clad silver sheet
- Platinum-clad gold strip
- Platinum-clad nickel tubing
- Platinum-clad electrical contacts
- Platinum-clad laboratory crucibles
- Platinum-clad thermocouple wire
- Examples
- Heraeus platinum-clad materials
- Johnson Matthey platinum-clad wire
- Umicore platinum-clad contacts
- Tanaka Kikinzoku platinum-clad sheet
Codes often confused with 7111.00
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 7110 (platinum, unwrought or semi-manufactured) if the cladding is very thick, or 7113 (jewelry of precious metal) if the items are mistaken for finished jewelry components. The key distinction lies in the 'clad' nature and 'not further worked than semi-manufactured' status.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 711100, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 711100 in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 53% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 49% 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 Malaysia $64M 53% of world exports
- 2 Japan $14M 12% of world exports
- 3 Slovakia $12M 9.8% of world exports
World total: $120M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Malaysia $74M 49% of world imports
- 2 Philippines $34M 23% of world imports
- 3 China $14M 9.1% of world imports
World total: $151M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 7111.00
Brazil does not split HS 7111.00: its NCM code is 7111.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 71.11 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7111.00
What is HS code 711100?
HS code 711100 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Base metals, silver or gold, clad with platinum; not further worked than semi-manufactured. This HS code covers materials where a base metal (like copper or nickel), silver, or even gold has a layer of platinum bonded to its surface, but the product is not yet a finished good. These are critical intermediate materials in international trade, serving industries that require platinum's exceptional corrosion resistance, catalytic properties, and high-temperature stability, often as a more cost-effective alternative to solid platinum. Major importers are typically manufacturers of chemical processing equipment, specialized laboratory ware, high-performance electrical contacts, and certain types of jewelry. Exporters are often countries with advanced metallurgical industries or those involved in the refining and processing of platinum group metals. Key aspects of this trade include the thickness and purity of the platinum cladding, and the specific properties of the underlying base metal, which collectively dictate the material's suitability for demanding industrial environments. The "semi-manufactured" aspect means these goods are traded in forms like sheets, wire, or tubes, ready for further fabrication.
What products fall under HS code 711100?
Platinum-clad copper wire, Platinum-clad silver sheet, Platinum-clad gold strip, Platinum-clad nickel tubing, Platinum-clad electrical contacts, Platinum-clad laboratory crucibles, Platinum-clad thermocouple wire
What are common misclassifications for HS code 711100?
This code can be confused with 7110 (platinum, unwrought or semi-manufactured) if the cladding is very thick, or 7113 (jewelry of precious metal) if the items are mistaken for finished jewelry components. The key distinction lies in the 'clad' nature and 'not further worked than semi-manufactured' status.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 711100?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 711100 in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($64M, 53% of world exports), Japan ($14M) and Slovakia ($12M). World exports came to about $120M, 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 711100?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 711100 in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($74M, 49% of world imports), the Philippines ($34M) and China ($14M). World imports came to about $151M, 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 711100 structured?
HS code 711100 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (71) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 711100?
In Brazil, HS code 711100 is NCM 7111.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.