Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Base Metals or Silver Clad with Gold, Semimanufactured (HS 710900) totaled $423K in August 2026.
Base Metals or Silver Clad with Gold, Semimanufactured imports of $46K in August 2026 ran 68% below the year-to-date monthly average of $145K.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 7109
Subheading 710900 · $423K of $423K
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7109000000 | Bs Mtl or Slr Cld W Gld Nt Frtr Wkd Th Smmnfctrd | $46K | 4.06% | 32.91% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7109000000 | Bs Mtl or Slr Cld W Gld Nt Frtr Wkd Th Smmnfctrd | $423K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$46KYoY · free account
Exports
$423KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.7M of Base Metals or Silver Clad with Gold, Semimanufactured and exported $13.4M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Dominican Republic and Mexico together take 64% of it.
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rate provision · imports
67.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 4.06% of imports for consumption.