Product classification
HS code for Silver plated metal: 7107.00
Base metals clad with silver, not further worked than semi-manufactured.
Classification of silver plated metal under HS 7107.00
Silver plated metal, specifically in semi-manufactured forms, is classified under HS code 7107.00. This heading covers base metals clad with silver, provided they have not been worked beyond a semi-manufactured state. Semi-manufactured forms include bars, rods, sections, wire, plates, sheets, and strips. The term "clad" in Chapter 71 implies a mechanical bonding of the silver layer to the base metal, though in many trade contexts, electrolytic plating is also considered under similar headings if the product is intended for further industrial use. If the metal is simply a raw material for further manufacturing and is not yet a finished article like jewelry or cutlery, 7107.00 is the appropriate classification. This code excludes waste and scrap (7112) and finished articles of jewelry (7113). The classification is determined by the physical state of the metal and the thickness of the silver layer, as well as the base metal's identity. According to the Explanatory Notes to heading 7107, the base metal is usually copper, brass, or nickel silver, and the silver is applied to one or both sides. This heading is essential for tracking the trade of industrial materials used in electronics, decorative arts, and specialized manufacturing where the conductivity of silver is required on a more affordable base metal substrate.
- Covers
- Silver-clad copper sheets
- Silver-plated brass wire (semi-manufactured)
- Silver-clad rods and profiles
- Base metal strips clad with silver
- 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 product is often misclassified under 7106.92, which covers semi-manufactured solid silver. Another common error is using the base metal's code, such as 7407.10 for copper bars, ignoring the silver cladding which reclassifies the item into Chapter 71.
Top exporters and importers of HS 710700 (the code used for silver plated metal), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 710700 (the code used for silver plated 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 plated 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 plated metal
Brazil classifies silver plated 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 plated metal
What is the HS code for Silver plated metal?
The HS code for Silver plated metal is 710700 (Base metals clad with silver; not further worked than semi-manufactured). The HS code for silver plated metal in semi-manufactured form is 7107.00.
How do I classify Silver plated metal for customs?
Silver plated 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-plated and silver-clad in HS terms?
In HS terms, "clad" usually refers to mechanical bonding (like rolling), while "plated" often refers to electrolysis. However, for many semi-manufactured items, 7107.00 remains the primary heading for base metals with a silver surface.
Which countries are the top exporters of silver plated metal (HS 710700)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 710700 (the code used for silver plated 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 plated metal (HS 710700)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 710700 (the code used for silver plated 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 plated metal the same in all countries?
The base HS code 710700 for Silver plated 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 plated metal in Brazil?
In Brazil, silver plated metal (HS 710700) is classified under NCM 7107.00.00.