HS Code for Silver clad metal

Silver clad metal is classified under HS code 7107.00 because it consists of a base metal, such as copper, steel, or nickel, that has been bonded with a layer of silver. According to the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes, the term "clad" refers to products where the precious metal is joined to the base metal by mechanical means like hot-rolling, brazing, or welding, rather than through electrolytic plating. This code is specifically for semi-manufactured forms, meaning the material has been worked into shapes like sheets or rods but has not yet been transformed into a finished consumer product. The classification is determined by the physical bonding process and the fact that the silver layer is applied to a non-precious substrate.

Products Included

• Silver-clad copper sheets
• Silver-clad brass rods
• Silver-clad steel plates for industrial use
• Semi-manufactured silver-clad strips
• Silver-clad wire with a base metal core

Common Misclassification

This code is frequently confused with 7106, which covers pure or alloyed silver that is not bonded to a base metal. A more common error is confusing cladding with electroplating. If the silver is applied via an electrolytic process, the item is classified under the base metal's specific chapter (e.g., Chapter 74 for copper or Chapter 73 for steel) rather than 7107.00. Additionally, finished articles made of silver-clad metal are classified under 7114 or 7113 depending on their use.

FAQ

What is the HS code for silver clad metal?

The HS code for silver clad metal in semi-manufactured forms is 7107.00.

What is the difference between silver-clad and silver-plated?

Silver-clad metal involves a mechanical bonding of a silver layer to a base metal using heat or pressure, whereas silver-plated metal uses an electrolytic process to deposit a thin layer of silver. Only clad metals fall under 7107.00.