Product classification

HS code for Semi-finished silver: 7106.92

Metals, silver, semi-manufactured.

Classification of semi-finished silver under HS 7106.92

Semi-finished silver is classified under HS code 7106.92 because it falls within Chapter 71, which governs natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, and precious metals. Specifically, heading 7106 covers silver in various forms. The classification moves from unwrought forms (7106.91) to semi-manufactured forms (7106.92). According to the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes (HSEN), semi-manufactured silver includes products that have been worked after melting and casting, such as by rolling, drawing, or extruding, but have not yet reached the stage of being finished articles of jewelry or industrial components. This classification is determined by General Interpretative Rule (GRI) 1 and 6, focusing on the physical state of the metal which must be shaped into specific profiles like bars, rods, or wire without further fabrication into a final product.

Covers
  • Silver bars and rods that have been rolled or drawn
  • Silver wire used for industrial or decorative purposes
  • Silver plates, sheets, and strips with a thickness exceeding 0.15mm
  • Silver tubes and pipes used in specialized manufacturing
  • Silver foil not exceeding 0.15mm in thickness (excluding stamping foils)
Also under 7106.92
  • Cooksongold silver sheet
  • Rio Grande silver wire
  • Legor Group silver alloys
  • United Precious Metals Refining silver strip
  • Argor-Heraeus silver blanks

Codes often confused with 7106.92

Common mistake. Semi-finished silver is frequently confused with unwrought silver under HS code 7106.91. The distinction lies in the level of processing; 7106.91 is reserved for silver in lumps, grains, or ingots that have not been worked. Another common error is classifying semi-finished silver as jewelry under heading 7113. However, 7113 only applies to finished articles of jewelry. If the silver is in the form of a powder, it must be classified under 7106.10, regardless of whether it is intended for semi-manufacturing processes.

7106.91Metals; silver, unwrought, (but not powder)71.13Jewellery articles and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal7106.10Metals; silver powder

Top exporters and importers of HS 710692 (the code used for semi-finished silver), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 710692 (the code used for semi-finished silver) in UN Comtrade data was Australia, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 61% 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 710692, not only semi-finished silver.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Australia $730M
  2. 2 Japan $560M
  3. 3 United States $543M

World total: $5.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $8.3B
  2. 2 United States $967M
  3. 3 Canada $619M

World total: $13.6B 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 codes for semi-finished silver

Brazil splits HS 7106.92 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

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

Questions about semi-finished silver

What is the HS code for Semi-finished silver?

The HS code for Semi-finished silver is 710692 (Metals; silver, semi-manufactured). The primary HS code for semi-manufactured or semi-finished silver is 7106.92.

How do I classify Semi-finished silver for customs?

Semi-finished silver is classified under HS code 710692 — Metals; silver, semi-manufactured. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is silver wire classified as semi-finished silver?

Yes, silver wire that has been drawn and is intended for further industrial use or as a raw material for jewelry making is classified under 7106.92.

Which countries are the top exporters of semi-finished silver (HS 710692)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 710692 (the code used for semi-finished silver) in UN Comtrade data were Australia ($730M, 13% of world exports), Japan ($560M) and the United States ($543M). World exports came to about $5.7B, 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 silver (HS 710692)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 710692 (the code used for semi-finished silver) in UN Comtrade data were India ($8.3B, 61% of world imports), the United States ($967M) and Canada ($619M). World imports came to about $13.6B, 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 silver the same in all countries?

The base HS code 710692 for Semi-finished silver 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 silver in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 710692 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for semi-finished silver depends on the product's details: 7106.92.10 (Silver bars, wire and solid profiles), 7106.92.20 (Silver plates, sheets, foil and strip), 7106.92.90 (Other semi-manufactured silver).