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HSChapter 71
U.S. imports of base metals or silver clad with gold, semimanufactured (HS 710900) totaled $152K in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Base Metals or Silver Clad with Gold, Semimanufactured imports of $152K in April 2026 ran 32% above the year-to-date monthly average of $115K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataGold-clad base metals and gold-clad silver in semimanufactured form are used primarily in electrical connectors, decorative hardware, and jewelry components where a gold surface is required without the cost of solid gold. The entire heading resolves to a single 10-digit line, 7109000000, so classification turns on confirming that the gold layer is bonded (not plated by electrodeposition) and that the product has not advanced beyond the semimanufactured stage. Mexico leads US supply, followed by Singapore and France—a supplier mix that reflects both proximity-driven manufacturing and precision-metals finishing hubs in Southeast Asia and Europe. As with silver-clad materials, any further fabrication into finished articles may shift classification out of Chapter 71.
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Gold-clad or rolled-gold material (heading 7109) has a mechanically bonded gold layer applied by rolling or drawing, resulting in a metallurgical bond. Gold-plated articles, where gold is deposited by electroplating onto a finished article, are classified elsewhere—typically in the chapter covering the base article. The bonding method and the stage of manufacture are the key classification criteria.
Mexico is a USMCA partner, and qualifying originating goods may be eligible for preferential tariff treatment under that agreement. Importers must obtain a valid USMCA certification of origin and confirm that the goods meet the applicable rules of origin before claiming the preference.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7109000000 | BS MTL OR SLR CLD W GLD NT FRTR WKD TH SMMNFCTRD | $152K | 16.01% | $869 |
BS MTL OR SLR CLD W GLD NT FRTR WKD TH SMMNFCTRD
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7109000000 | BS MTL OR SLR CLD W GLD NT FRTR WKD TH SMMNFCTRD | $704K |
BS MTL OR SLR CLD W GLD NT FRTR WKD TH SMMNFCTRD
182.3K gm
GOLD, NONMONETARY, UNWROUGHT NESOI
HS 710812
SILVER, UNWROUGHT NESOI
HS 710691
JEWELRY AND PARTS THEREOF, OF OTH PRECIOUS METAL
HS 711319
OTH PREC METL ARTCLS OR ARTCLS CLAD W PM, NESOI
HS 711590
RHODIUM, UNWROUGHT OR IN POWDER FORM
HS 711031
DIAMONDS, NONINDUSTRIAL, WORKED
HS 710239
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | -- | $240K | +$240K |
| New Mexico | -- | $156K | +$156K |
| Connecticut | $146K | -- | -$146K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAGLE PASS, TX | -- | $240K | +$240K |
| NOGALES, AZ | $146K | -- | -$146K |
| ANCHORAGE, AK | -- | $144K | +$144K |