Product classification

HS code for Semi-finished gold: 7108.13

Metals, gold, semi-manufactured.

Classification of semi-finished gold under HS 7108.13

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.

Covers
  • 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
Also under 7108.13
  • PAMP Suisse gold bars
  • Valcambi gold ingots
  • Johnson Matthey gold wire
  • various jewelry manufacturing suppliers
  • Heraeus (precious metals products)

Codes often confused with 7108.13

Common mistake. 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.

7108.12Metals; gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)71.13Jewellery articles and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal

Top exporters and importers of HS 710813 (the code used for semi-finished gold), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 710813 (the code used for semi-finished gold) in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 65% 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 710813, not only semi-finished gold.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United Kingdom $79.8B
  2. 2 Australia $27.1B
  3. 3 Ghana $20.2B

World total: $227.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United Kingdom $154.0B
  2. 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$18.2B
  3. 3 Singapore $15.9B

World total: $238.3B 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 codes for semi-finished gold

Brazil splits HS 7108.13 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 7108.13.10Gold bars, wire and solid profiles, non-monetary
  • 7108.13.90Other semi-manufactured non-monetary gold

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about semi-finished gold

What is the HS code for Semi-finished gold?

The HS code for Semi-finished gold is 710813 (Metals; gold, semi-manufactured). The HS code for semi-finished gold (non-monetary) is 7108.13.

How do I classify Semi-finished gold for customs?

Semi-finished gold is classified under HS code 710813 — Metals; gold, semi-manufactured. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

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.

Which countries are the top exporters of semi-finished gold (HS 710813)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 710813 (the code used for semi-finished gold) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($79.8B, 35% of world exports), Australia ($27.1B) and Ghana ($20.2B). World exports came to about $227.5B, 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 semi-finished gold (HS 710813)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 710813 (the code used for semi-finished gold) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($154.0B, 65% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $18.2B) and Singapore ($15.9B). World imports came to about $238.3B, 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 Semi-finished gold the same in all countries?

The base HS code 710813 for Semi-finished gold 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 semi-finished gold in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 710813 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for semi-finished gold depends on the product's details: 7108.13.10 (Gold bars, wire and solid profiles, non-monetary), 7108.13.90 (Other semi-manufactured non-monetary gold).