Product classification
HS code for Gold plated metal: 7109.00
Base metals or silver, clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured.
Classification of gold plated metal under HS 7109.00
Gold plated metal, specifically base metals or silver clad with gold that have not been further worked than semi-manufactured, is classified under HS code 7109.00. This classification is determined by the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI), specifically focusing on Chapter 71, which deals with natural or cultured pearls, precious stones, and precious metals. The term \"clad with gold\" refers to a process where a layer of gold is bonded to one or more surfaces of a base metal or silver by soldering, brazing, welding, or hot-rolling. This is distinct from simple electroplating. To fall under 7109.00, the product must be in a semi-manufactured state, such as bars, rods, wires, sheets, or strips, and must not yet be transformed into a finished article like jewelry or industrial components.
- Covers
- Gold-clad silver bars
- Gold-clad copper sheets
- Gold-clad brass strips for industrial use
- Semi-manufactured gold-clad base metal plates
- Gold-clad wire in coils
- 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 HS code 7108, which is reserved for pure gold in unwrought or semi-manufactured forms. It is also frequently misclassified under HS code 7113 if the material has been shaped into recognizable jewelry parts. Furthermore, simple electroplated metals (where the gold layer is microscopic and applied via electrolysis) are usually classified according to the constituent base metal in Chapters 72 through 81, rather than Chapter 71, unless they are specifically mentioned elsewhere.
Top exporters and importers of HS 710900 (the code used for gold plated metal), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 710900 (the code used for gold plated 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 plated 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 plated metal
Brazil classifies gold plated 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 plated metal
What is the HS code for Gold plated metal?
The HS code for Gold plated metal is 710900 (Base metals or silver; clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured). The HS code for base metal or silver clad with gold in semi-manufactured form is 7109.00.
How do I classify Gold plated metal for customs?
Gold plated 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.
What is the difference between clad and plated in this context?
Clad metal involves a thick layer of gold bonded via heat or pressure, whereas simple plating is often a thin electrolytic coating classified under the base metal's code.
Which countries are the top exporters of gold plated metal (HS 710900)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 710900 (the code used for gold plated 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 plated metal (HS 710900)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 710900 (the code used for gold plated 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 plated metal the same in all countries?
The base HS code 710900 for Gold plated 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 plated metal in Brazil?
In Brazil, gold plated metal (HS 710900) is classified under NCM 7109.00.00.