Product classification
HS code for Gold clad metal: 7109.00
Base metals or silver, clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured.
Classification of gold clad metal under HS 7109.00
HS code 7109.00 applies to base metals or silver that have been clad with gold but have not been worked beyond a semi-manufactured state. This code is critical for industrial suppliers and manufacturers who trade in raw materials intended for further processing. Under the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), this classification excludes finished articles. Semi-manufactured forms include bars, rods, wires, sheets, strips, and tubes. The cladding process involves a mechanical bond between the gold and the substrate metal, ensuring a durable layer that is thicker than standard plating. This material is often used in the electronics industry for high-conductivity components or in the production of high-end optical frames and writing instruments before they are shaped into final products. The classification is strictly for the material itself; once the material is shaped into a specific part or finished item, it must be classified according to its final form, such as jewelry or decorative ware.
- Covers
- Gold-clad copper sheets
- Gold-clad silver bars
- Gold-clad brass wire
- Gold-clad steel strips
- Semi-manufactured gold-clad rods
- Gold-clad plates for industrial use
- Also under 7109.00
- CooksonGold gold-filled wire
- Hoover & Strong gold-clad sheet
- Umicore gold-clad contacts
- Heraeus gold-clad materials
Codes often confused with 7109.00
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 7108.12 or 7108.13, which cover unwrought or semi-manufactured gold that is not clad onto another metal. It is also frequently confused with 7114 or 7113. While 7109.00 covers the raw material, 7114 and 7113 cover finished decorative items and jewelry, respectively. Another point of confusion is 7107.00, which covers silver-clad base metals. It is essential to identify the core metal and the cladding metal accurately to distinguish between 7107, 7109, and 7111 (platinum-clad metals).
Top exporters and importers of HS 710900 (the code used for gold clad metal), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 710900 (the code used for gold clad metal) in UN Comtrade data was Mozambique, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Singapore, with 20% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 710900, not only gold clad metal.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Mozambique $20M 19% of world exports
- 2 United States $19M 18% of world exports
- 3 Malaysia $13M 12% of world exports
World total: $107M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Singapore $10M 20% of world imports
- 2 Romania $8.5M 17% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$5.7M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $50M 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 gold clad metal
Brazil classifies gold clad metal under NCM 7109.00.00: HS 7109.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about gold clad metal
What is the HS code for Gold clad metal?
The HS code for Gold clad metal is 710900 (Base metals or silver; clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured). The HS code for base metals or silver clad with gold in semi-manufactured forms is 7109.00.
How do I classify Gold clad metal for customs?
Gold clad metal is classified under HS code 710900 — Base metals or silver; clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 7109.00 include gold-plated wire?
No, 7109.00 specifically refers to "clad" metal. Gold-plated wire, where the gold is applied via electrolysis, is typically classified under the heading for the base metal (e.g., copper wire in 7408) unless the plating is substantial enough to change the character of the product under specific chapter notes.
Which countries are the top exporters of gold clad metal (HS 710900)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 710900 (the code used for gold clad metal) in UN Comtrade data were Mozambique ($20M, 19% of world exports), the United States ($19M) and Malaysia ($13M). World exports came to about $107M, 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 gold clad metal (HS 710900)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 710900 (the code used for gold clad metal) in UN Comtrade data were Singapore ($10M, 20% of world imports), Romania ($8.5M) and Vietnam (about $5.7M). World imports came to about $50M, 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.
Is the HS code for Gold clad metal the same in all countries?
The base HS code 710900 for Gold clad metal is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for gold clad metal in Brazil?
In Brazil, gold clad metal (HS 710900) is classified under NCM 7109.00.00.