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HSChapter 71
U.S. exports of base metals or silver clad with gold, semimanufactured (HS 710900) totaled $459K in July 2026.
Importers of Base Metals or Silver Clad with Gold, Semimanufactured paid $25K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $147K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Base Metals or Silver Clad with Gold, Semimanufactured imports of $345K in July 2026 ran 117% above the year-to-date monthly average of $159K.
Last updated: July 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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10 shipments/mo
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 · $345K of $345K
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7109000000 | Bs Mtl or Slr Cld W Gld Nt Frtr Wkd Th Smmnfctrd | $345K | 7.35% | 42.68% | $25K |
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 | $459K |
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
$345KYoY · Pro
Exports
$459KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Mexico and Canada together take 76% of it.
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rate provision · imports
57.3% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 7.35%.