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SITCSection 9
U.S. exports of gold-clad base metals and silver, not further worked than semimanufactured (SITC 97102) totaled $459K in July 2026.
Importers of Gold-Clad Base Metals and Silver, Not Further Worked Than 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. Gold-Clad Base Metals and Silver, Not Further Worked Than Semimanufactured imports of $345K in July 2026 ran 117% above the year-to-date monthly average of $159K.
Last updated: July 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.
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Basic heading 7 of 8 in section 9
Basic heading 97102 · $345K of $15.6B
Exports · July 2026
destination
Mexico and Canada together take 76% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
origin
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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.