Product classification
HS code for Unwrought silver: 7106.91
Metals, silver, unwrought, (but not powder).
Classification of unwrought silver under HS 7106.91
Unwrought silver is classified under HS code 7106.91, provided it is not in the form of powder. Chapter 71 covers natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, and precious metals. Silver is classified here based on its status as a precious metal. The subheading 7106.91 specifically targets silver in forms such as bullion, ingots, lumps, or grains. The distinction between unwrought and semi-manufactured is critical; unwrought silver has only been cast or otherwise formed into primary shapes, whereas semi-manufactured silver has undergone further processing. This code includes silver that has been refined to high purity (often 99.9%) as well as silver alloys, provided the silver content meets the minimum weight requirements for precious metals defined in the chapter notes. It also covers silver dore, which is a semi-pure alloy of gold and silver produced at mines before final refining, provided silver is the predominant precious metal by weight.
- Covers
- Silver bullion bars
- Silver ingots
- Silver grains or granules
- Silver dore bars (predominantly silver)
- Unwrought silver lumps
- Also under 7106.91
- COMEX silver bars
- London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) good delivery bars
- Royal Canadian Mint silver bars
- Perth Mint silver ingots
- PAMP Suisse silver bars
Codes often confused with 7106.91
Common mistake. A common error is classifying silver powder under 7106.91, whereas it belongs under 7106.10. Another frequent mistake is using 7106.91 for semi-manufactured silver like sheets, wire, or tubes, which must be classified under 7106.92. If the silver is plated with gold (vermeil) or platinum, different rules apply, though it often remains in 7106 if the silver is the base. Additionally, silver waste and scrap are classified under 7112, not 7106.
Top exporters and importers of HS 710691 (the code used for unwrought silver), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 710691 (the code used for unwrought silver) in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 28% 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 710691, not only unwrought silver.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United Kingdom $7.9B 16% of world exports
- 2 United States $6.9B 14% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $6.4B 13% of world exports
World total: $50.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $11.2B 28% of world imports
- 2 United States $7.5B 19% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $6.8B 17% of world imports
World total: $39.4B 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 unwrought silver
Brazil classifies unwrought silver under NCM 7106.91.00: HS 7106.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about unwrought silver
What is the HS code for Unwrought silver?
The HS code for Unwrought silver is 710691 (Metals; silver, unwrought, (but not powder)).
How do I classify Unwrought silver for customs?
Unwrought silver is classified under HS code 710691 — Metals; silver, unwrought, (but not powder). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for silver bullion?
Silver bullion in the form of ingots or bars is classified under HS code 7106.91.
How is silver powder classified?
Silver powder is classified under HS code 7106.10, distinguishing it from the unwrought forms in 7106.91.
Which countries are the top exporters of unwrought silver (HS 710691)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 710691 (the code used for unwrought silver) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($7.9B, 16% of world exports), the United States ($6.9B) and Hong Kong ($6.4B). World exports came to about $50.6B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of unwrought silver (HS 710691)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 710691 (the code used for unwrought silver) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($11.2B, 28% of world imports), the United States ($7.5B) and Hong Kong ($6.8B). World imports came to about $39.4B, 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 Unwrought silver the same in all countries?
The base HS code 710691 for Unwrought 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 unwrought silver in Brazil?
In Brazil, unwrought silver (HS 710691) is classified under NCM 7106.91.00.