Product classification
HS code for Silver clad metal: 7107.00
Base metals clad with silver, not further worked than semi-manufactured.
Classification of silver clad metal under HS 7107.00
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 7107.00
- Deringer-Ney silver-clad contacts
- Materion silver-clad materials
- Tanaka Kikinzoku Kogyo silver-clad wire
- Umicore electroplated materials
- Little Falls Alloys
Codes often confused with 7107.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 710700 (the code used for silver clad metal), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 710700 (the code used for silver clad metal) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 14% 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 710700, not only silver clad metal.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $98M 45% of world exports
- 2 United States $29M 13% of world exports
- 3 China $27M 13% of world exports
World total: $216M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $21M 14% of world imports
- 2 Malaysia $17M 12% of world imports
- 3 Italy $13M 8.8% of world imports
World total: $147M 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 silver clad metal
Brazil classifies silver clad metal under NCM 7107.00.00: HS 7107.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about silver clad metal
What is the HS code for Silver clad metal?
The HS code for Silver clad metal is 710700 (Base metals clad with silver; not further worked than semi-manufactured). The HS code for silver clad metal in semi-manufactured forms is 7107.00.
How do I classify Silver clad metal for customs?
Silver clad metal is classified under HS code 710700 — Base metals clad with silver; not further worked than semi-manufactured. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of silver clad metal (HS 710700)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 710700 (the code used for silver clad metal) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($98M, 45% of world exports), the United States ($29M) and China ($27M). World exports came to about $216M, 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 silver clad metal (HS 710700)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 710700 (the code used for silver clad metal) in UN Comtrade data were China ($21M, 14% of world imports), Malaysia ($17M) and Italy ($13M). World imports came to about $147M, 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 Silver clad metal the same in all countries?
The base HS code 710700 for Silver clad 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 silver clad metal in Brazil?
In Brazil, silver clad metal (HS 710700) is classified under NCM 7107.00.00.