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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of platinum-plated base metal, silver, or gold, not further worked than semimanufactured (SITC 68122) totaled $535K in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Platinum-Plated Base Metal, Silver, or Gold, Not Further Worked Than Semimanufactured imports of $535K in April 2026 ran 117% above the year-to-date monthly average of $246K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPlatinum-group-metal plating applied to a substrate of base metal, silver, or gold — worked only to the semimanufactured stage — occupies a narrow but commercially important classification used in electrical contacts, laboratory equipment, and high-end decorative applications. The heading captures clad or electroplated composites where platinum (or another PGM) forms the functional surface layer but the bulk of the article is a less costly substrate. Correct classification requires identifying both the substrate material and the degree of further working: any fabrication beyond semimanufacturing moves the article into finished-goods headings.
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The heading explicitly covers three substrate types: base metals (such as copper or nickel), silver, and gold. The substrate identity can affect valuation and, in some cases, classification at the HTS 10-digit level, so importers should clearly document the substrate composition and the thickness of the platinum-group-metal layer on the commercial invoice.
The boundary is 'not further worked than semimanufactured.' Once the plated material is cut, formed, stamped, or assembled into a recognizable article — such as an electrical contact, a crucible, or a piece of jewelry — it is classified by its finished form rather than as a plated precious-metal intermediate. Importers of partially fabricated components should review the degree of working carefully with a licensed customs broker.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $528K | -- | -$528K |
| POLAND | -- | $64K | +$64K |
| SINT MAARTEN | -- | $59K | +$59K |
| MEXICO | -- | $38K | +$38K |
| CHINA | $7K | $6K | -$1K |
Monthly import values over time