HS Code for Semi-finished gold

Semi-finished gold is classified under HS code 7108.13 because it represents gold that has undergone mechanical processing beyond the primary stage of smelting or refining but has not yet been converted into a finished article of jewelry or industrial use. According to the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes for Chapter 71, semi-manufactured forms include products that have been worked by rolling, drawing, extruding, or forging. This classification is determined by the physical state of the metal; it must possess a uniform cross-section if in the form of bars, rods, or wire, or be in the form of plates, sheets, or strips. The distinction is critical for customs purposes as it separates raw bullion (unwrought) from materials that have had value added through industrial shaping processes. This code also covers gold alloys, provided that gold is the predominant precious metal by weight, and the material is not yet a finished product.

Products Included

• Gold wire used in electronics or jewelry manufacturing
• Gold plates and sheets of various thicknesses
• Gold rods and profiles with uniform cross-sections
• Gold tubes and pipes for industrial applications
• Gold foil (excluding leaf gold classified elsewhere)
• Gold strip used for decorative or technical inlay

Common Misclassification

Semi-finished gold is frequently misclassified under HS code 7108.12, which is reserved for unwrought gold such as ingots, blocks, or grains. The confusion arises when bars are traded; if a bar is cast, it is 7108.12, but if it is rolled or forged to specific dimensions, it becomes 7108.13. Another common error is using HS code 7113, which is for finished articles of jewelry. If the gold is merely a component or a raw material for a jeweler, such as a length of gold wire, it must remain in 7108.13.

FAQ

What is the HS code for semi-finished gold?

The HS code for semi-finished gold (non-monetary) is 7108.13.

What is the difference between unwrought and semi-manufactured gold?

Unwrought gold (7108.12) refers to primary forms like ingots, grains, or lumps produced by casting or sintering. Semi-manufactured gold (7108.13) refers to gold that has been further processed into shapes like wire, sheets, or tubes through mechanical working.