U.S. exports of Gold-Clad Base Metals and Silver, Not Further Worked Than Semimanufactured (SITC 97102) totaled $423K in August 2026.
Gold-Clad Base Metals and Silver, Not Further Worked Than Semimanufactured imports of $46K in August 2026 ran 68% below the year-to-date monthly average of $145K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBase metals or silver bonded with a gold layer — commonly called gold-filled or gold-clad material — are classified under SITC 97102 when they have not been worked beyond a semimanufactured stage such as strip, wire, or sheet. The gold cladding must be metallurgically bonded (rolled, clad, or electroplated to specification) rather than merely plated to a decorative finish, a distinction that affects both classification and the valuation of the precious-metal content. Jewelry findings manufacturers and electronics component suppliers are the primary commercial users of this material form.
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Gold-clad (or gold-filled) material has a mechanically bonded gold layer that meets a minimum thickness or weight ratio standard, giving it durability for functional applications. Gold-plated material typically has a thinner, electrodeposited layer applied primarily for appearance. This distinction matters for classification: clad material in semimanufactured form falls under 97102, while thinly plated finished articles are generally classified by the base article's heading.
CBP applies the standard transaction-value method, but the declared value should reflect the full commercial price including the precious-metal content. Importers often supplement the commercial invoice with a mill certificate or assay report stating the gold content by weight percentage, which helps CBP verify that the declared value is consistent with prevailing gold prices for the quantity of gold present.
Basic heading 7 of 8 in section 9
Basic heading 97102 · $423K of $14.6B
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Exports · August 2026
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Dominican Republic and Mexico together take 64% of it.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.7M of Gold-Clad Base Metals and Silver, Not Further Worked Than 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.