Product classification
HS code for Silver powder: 7106.10
Metals, silver powder.
Classification of silver powder under HS 7106.10
Silver powder is classified under HS code 7106.10. Chapter 71 of the Harmonized System covers natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, and precious metals. Heading 7106 is dedicated to silver, including silver clad with gold or platinum, in unwrought or semi-manufactured forms. Subheading 7106.10 specifically identifies silver in powder form. To be classified here, the silver must meet the technical definition of powder provided in the Chapter Notes, which generally refers to particles of which at least 90% by weight pass through a sieve with a mesh aperture of 0.5 mm. This classification applies to pure silver powder as well as silver alloy powders where silver is the predominant precious metal by weight. These powders are used extensively in electronics for conductive pastes, in metallurgy, and in chemical catalysis.
- Covers
- Fine silver powder
- Atomized silver powder
- Silver flakes (meeting powder size requirements)
- Precipitated silver powder
- Silver alloy powders (predominantly silver)
- Also under 7106.10
- Heraeus Precious Metals
- DOWA Electronics Materials
- Mitsui Kinzoku
- Johnson Matthey
- Umicore
Codes often confused with 7106.10
Common mistake. Silver powder is often confused with silver paste, which may be classified under 3212.90 (pigments) or 3824.99 (chemical products) if it contains solvents and binders. It is also distinct from unwrought silver (7106.91), which refers to ingots, grains, or lumps that do not meet the particle size definition of powder. If the silver is in the form of a suspension for ink, it may fall under 3215.
Top exporters and importers of HS 710610 (the code used for silver powder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 710610 (the code used for silver powder) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% 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 710610, not only silver powder.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $669M 39% of world exports
- 2 Japan $543M 32% of world exports
- 3 Austria $83M 4.8% of world exports
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $512M 31% of world imports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$186M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 France $171M 10% of world imports
World total: $1.7B 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 powder
Brazil classifies silver powder under NCM 7106.10.00: HS 7106.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about silver powder
What is the HS code for Silver powder?
The HS code for Silver powder is 710610 (Metals; silver powder). The correct HS code for silver in powder form is 7106.10.
How do I classify Silver powder for customs?
Silver powder is classified under HS code 710610 — Metals; silver powder. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is silver powder used in 3D printing classified here?
Yes, if the material is primarily silver powder intended for additive manufacturing, it remains under 7106.10, provided it is not mixed with significant binders that change its character to a preparation.
Which countries are the top exporters of silver powder (HS 710610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 710610 (the code used for silver powder) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($669M, 39% of world exports), Japan ($543M) and Austria ($83M). World exports came to about $1.7B, 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 silver powder (HS 710610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 710610 (the code used for silver powder) in UN Comtrade data were China ($512M, 31% of world imports), Taiwan (about $186M) and France ($171M). World imports came to about $1.7B, 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.
Is the HS code for Silver powder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 710610 for Silver powder 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 powder in Brazil?
In Brazil, silver powder (HS 710610) is classified under NCM 7106.10.00.