Product classification
HS code for Gold powder: 7108.11
Metals, gold, non-monetary, powder.
Classification of gold powder under HS 7108.11
Gold powder is classified under HS code 7108.11, which specifically covers non-monetary gold in powder form. This classification is part of Heading 7108, which encompasses gold in various unwrought or semi-manufactured forms. The powder designation is reserved for gold that has been mechanically or chemically processed into fine particles. Under the Harmonized System, the physical state of the metal is a primary determinant for classification. Powder must meet specific particle size requirements defined in the Explanatory Notes to Chapter 71, typically passing through a standard sieve. This code is used for industrial gold powder, decorative gold dust, and gold used in additive manufacturing or electronics, provided it is not prepared as a pigment or paint, which would shift the classification to Chapter 32.
- Covers
- Fine gold dust for industrial applications
- Atomized gold powder for electronics
- Gold flakes used in decorative arts
- Precipitated gold powder
- Spherical gold powder for 3D printing
- Also under 7108.11
- Heraeus Precious Metals
- Tanaka Kikinzoku Kogyo
- DOWA Electronics Materials
- Johnson Matthey
- Umicore
Codes often confused with 7108.11
Common mistake. Gold powder is often confused with HS code 7108.12 (unwrought gold in other forms like bars or ingots) or 7108.13 (semi-manufactured gold). Additionally, if the gold powder is mixed with binders or solvents for use as a paint, it should be classified under 3212.90. It is also distinct from colloidal gold, which is classified under 2843.30 as a chemical compound rather than a pure metal powder.
Top exporters and importers of HS 710811 (the code used for gold powder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 710811 (the code used for gold powder) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 710811, not only gold powder.
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 gold powder
Brazil classifies gold powder under NCM 7108.11.00: HS 7108.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about gold powder
What is the HS code for Gold powder?
The HS code for Gold powder is 710811 (Metals; gold, non-monetary, powder). The HS code for non-monetary gold powder is 7108.11.
How do I classify Gold powder for customs?
Gold powder is classified under HS code 710811 — Metals; gold, non-monetary, powder. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is dental gold powder classified here?
No, gold powder specifically prepared for dental use as a filling material is typically classified under HS code 3006.40.
Which countries are the top exporters of gold powder (HS 710811)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 710811 (the code used for gold powder) 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 gold powder (HS 710811)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 710811 (the code used for gold powder) 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.
Is the HS code for Gold powder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 710811 for Gold powder 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 powder in Brazil?
In Brazil, gold powder (HS 710811) is classified under NCM 7108.11.00.