Product classification
HS code for Platinum clad metal: 7111.00
Base metals, silver or gold, clad with platinum, not further worked than semi-manufactured.
Classification of platinum clad metal under HS 7111.00
Platinum clad metal is classified under HS code 7111.00. This specific heading is reserved for base metals, silver, or gold that have been clad with platinum but have not been further worked beyond a semi-manufactured state. Cladding is a metallurgical process where a layer of platinum is bonded to another metal, typically through high-pressure rolling, welding, or casting, to create a composite material that utilizes the corrosion resistance or catalytic properties of platinum at a lower cost than solid platinum. The classification under 7111.00 is strictly for materials that are in forms such as bars, rods, sheets, strips, or tubes. According to the Chapter 71 notes, the term "clad with platinum" also includes products with a very thin layer of platinum applied by electrolytic or chemical means, provided the layer is thicker than a simple plating. This classification ensures that composite materials are distinguished from pure precious metals and from finished articles like jewelry or industrial components.
- Covers
- Platinum-clad copper sheets
- Platinum-clad nickel rods
- Platinum-clad silver bars for industrial use
- Semi-manufactured platinum-clad plates
- Platinum-clad steel tubing for chemical processing
- Also under 7111.00
- 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. The most common misclassification for this product is HS code 7110.19, which covers other forms of semi-manufactured platinum. However, 7110 is intended for solid platinum alloys, not composite clad materials. Another frequent mistake is using HS code 7113.19 for platinum jewelry. If the clad metal has been shaped into a finished piece of jewelry, it moves from 7111 to 7113. Additionally, thin electroplated metals (where the platinum layer is negligible) may be classified under the heading of the base metal itself (e.g., Chapter 74 for copper) rather than as clad metal in Chapter 71.
Top exporters and importers of HS 711100 (the code used for platinum clad metal), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 711100 (the code used for platinum clad metal) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 711100, not only platinum clad metal.
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 platinum clad metal
Brazil classifies platinum clad metal under NCM 7111.00.00: HS 7111.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about platinum clad metal
What is the HS code for Platinum clad metal?
The HS code for Platinum clad metal is 711100 (Base metals, silver or gold, clad with platinum; not further worked than semi-manufactured). The HS code for platinum clad metal in semi-manufactured forms is 7111.00.
How do I classify Platinum clad metal for customs?
Platinum clad metal is classified under HS code 711100 — Base metals, silver or gold, clad with platinum; not further worked than semi-manufactured. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between platinum plated and platinum clad?
Cladding involves a thick, mechanically bonded layer of platinum, whereas plating is usually a much thinner layer applied via electrolysis. Clad metals are specifically classified under 7111.00, while plated metals often follow the classification of the base metal.
Which countries are the top exporters of platinum clad metal (HS 711100)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 711100 (the code used for platinum clad metal) 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 platinum clad metal (HS 711100)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 711100 (the code used for platinum clad metal) 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.
Is the HS code for Platinum clad metal the same in all countries?
The base HS code 711100 for Platinum 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 platinum clad metal in Brazil?
In Brazil, platinum clad metal (HS 711100) is classified under NCM 7111.00.00.