Product classification
HS code for Platinum plated metal: 7111.00
Base metals, silver or gold, clad with platinum, not further worked than semi-manufactured.
Classification of platinum plated metal under HS 7111.00
The classification of platinum-plated or clad metals is governed by 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 worked beyond a semi-manufactured state. In the context of the Harmonized System, "cladding" refers to a process where a layer of precious metal is bonded to one or more surfaces of a non-precious base metal or a different precious metal through mechanical, thermal, or chemical means. This is distinct from simple electrolytic plating, although the trade name often uses the term "plated." To fall under 7111.00, the product must be in a primary form such as bars, rods, sections, sheets, or strips. The classification is determined by the substrate (which must be a base metal, silver, or gold) and the cladding material (platinum). If the material is further processed into a finished article, such as a piece of jewelry or a specific industrial component, it must be classified under the heading for that finished good rather than this semi-manufactured category.
- Covers
- Platinum-clad copper bars
- Silver sheets clad with a layer of platinum
- Gold rods with a platinum cladding
- Semi-manufactured platinum-clad base metal strips
- Platinum-clad wire not yet formed into finished products
- 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. A frequent error involves confusing 7111.00 with HS code 7110, which covers unwrought or semi-manufactured platinum in its pure or alloyed form without a base metal substrate. Additionally, finished jewelry items made from platinum-clad metal are often incorrectly placed here; they should be classified under 7113. Furthermore, if the base metal is merely electroplated with a very thin layer of platinum rather than clad, it may fall under the heading for the base metal itself or under 7110 depending on the thickness and the specific Chapter 71 notes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 711100 (the code used for platinum plated metal), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 711100 (the code used for platinum plated 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 plated 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 plated metal
Brazil classifies platinum plated 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 plated metal
What is the HS code for Platinum plated metal?
The HS code for Platinum plated metal is 711100 (Base metals, silver or gold, clad with platinum; not further worked than semi-manufactured). The HS code for semi-manufactured base metals, silver, or gold clad with platinum is 7111.00.
How do I classify Platinum plated metal for customs?
Platinum plated 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.
Does this code include finished platinum-plated jewelry?
No, finished jewelry is classified under heading 7113, even if it is made from platinum-plated or clad metals.
Which countries are the top exporters of platinum plated metal (HS 711100)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 711100 (the code used for platinum plated 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 plated metal (HS 711100)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 711100 (the code used for platinum plated 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 plated metal the same in all countries?
The base HS code 711100 for Platinum 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 platinum plated metal in Brazil?
In Brazil, platinum plated metal (HS 711100) is classified under NCM 7111.00.00.