Chapter 7108 — Customs Tariff Headings
Subheadings
Products classified under Tariff item 71.08
14K Colored Gold Powder
14 karat rose gold powder alloy for custom jewelry mixing and 3D printing applications. Contains gold exceeding 2% by weight, so it is treated as an alloy of gold under Chapter Note 5(b). This powder form is classified as non-monetary gold powder under tariff item 7108.11.00.
7108.11.0022K Gold Powder for Gilding
22 karat gold powder (91.67% gold alloy) in fine particle form for traditional gilding on ceramics and wood. Treated as a gold alloy per Chapter Note 5(b) since gold predominates by weight. This non-monetary powder is classified under tariff item 7108.11.00.
7108.11.0024K Pure Gold Powder
Finely milled 99.99% pure gold powder where 90% or more passes through a 0.5mm sieve, used in jewelry fabrication and dental applications. As pure gold powder, it is classified as non-monetary gold powder under tariff item 7108.11.00 per subheading note 1.
7108.11.00Atomized Gold Powder 99.9%
Gas-atomized spherical gold powder (99.9% purity) for additive manufacturing and thermal spraying. This semi-manufactured powder form meets the sieve definition for powder under subheading note 1 and is classified as non-monetary gold powder under tariff item 7108.11.00.
7108.11.00Dental Gold Powder 18K
18 karat gold powder alloy (75% gold) specifically formulated for dental restorations and crowns. As a gold alloy with gold exceeding 2% by weight, it is treated as a gold alloy per Chapter Note 5(b) and classified as non-monetary gold powder under tariff item 7108.11.00.
7108.11.00Electronics Gold Powder 99.99%
Ultra-pure 99.99% gold powder for conductive pastes in microelectronics and thick-film circuits. This powder meets the strict criteria for non-monetary gold powder under tariff item 7108.11.00, with particle size conforming to subheading note 1.
7108.11.00Gold Leaf Shell Powder
Ultra-fine 23K gold powder derived from beaten gold leaf, used in bookbinding and icon gilding. This non-monetary powder form meets the sieve definition for powder under subheading note 1 and is classified under tariff item 7108.11.00.
7108.11.00Investment Casting Gold Powder
High-purity gold powder (99.95%) for precision lost-wax investment casting in jewelry manufacturing. This unwrought, non-monetary powder form meets the sieve definition for powder under subheading note 1 and is classified under tariff item 7108.11.00.
7108.11.00Jewelry Repair Gold Powder
Matching 18K white gold powder for jewelry repair and soldering. This non-monetary unwrought powder is classified under tariff item 7108.11.00, with gold content exceeding 2% by weight per Chapter Note 5(b).
7108.11.00Nanoparticle Gold Powder
Gold nanoparticles in powder form (average 20-50nm) for biomedical and catalytic applications. Despite the fineness exceeding the powder definition in subheading note 1, it is classified as non-monetary gold powder under tariff item 7108.11.00 for research and industrial use.
7108.12.0010 oz Gold Royal Canadian Mint Bar
A 10 troy ounce rectangular gold bullion bar produced by the Royal Canadian Mint at 99.99% fineness for investment storage. It is non-monetary unwrought gold bullion, excluding monetary coinage.
7108.12.001 kg 99.95% Gold Investment Ingot
A 1-kilogram cast gold ingot with 99.95% minimum gold purity, featuring serial numbers and refiner stamps for authenticity. It qualifies as unwrought bullion under this tariff item due to its high purity and non-monetary nature.
7108.12.001 oz Gold PAMP Suisse Lady Fortuna Bar
A 1 troy ounce investment-grade gold bar featuring the Lady Fortuna design, minted to 99.99% purity in unwrought rectangular form. It falls under this tariff item as non-monetary 'other' gold bullion, distinct from dore or powder.
7108.12.00999.9 Fine Gold Bullion Bar
A rectangular bar of unwrought gold with 99.99% purity, weighing approximately 1 kilogram, used for investment purposes. It is classified under this tariff item as non-monetary gold bullion in unwrought form, not in powder or semi-manufactured state.
7108.12.0099.99% Pure Gold Bullion Bar
A rectangular investment-grade gold bar containing 99.99% pure gold by weight, typically weighing 1 troy ounce or 1 kilogram, cast and stamped with purity hallmarks. It is unwrought, non-monetary gold bullion.
7108.12.00Alloy Gold Dore Bullion
Alloy gold dore bullion is an unwrought gold-silver alloy containing 2% or more gold by weight, with silver as the predominant secondary metal. Under Chapter Note 5, it is treated as a gold alloy and classified as non-monetary unwrought gold.
7108.12.00Argor-Heraeus 500g Gold Bullion Bar
Swiss-refined 500 gram 999.9 gold bar with assay card certification, used by investors for wealth preservation. It is classified under this tariff item as other unwrought non-monetary gold bullion, excluding powder, dore, grains, or finished products.
7108.12.00Degussa 5kg Gold Bullion Good Delivery Bar
Large 5 kilogram LBMA Good Delivery gold bar at 99.99% fineness for wholesale bullion trading. It is classified under this tariff item as other non-monetary unwrought gold bullion, meeting international standards.
7108.12.00Gold Dore Bars
Gold dore bars are semi-refined gold-silver alloy bars produced from mining operations, containing unrefined gold mixed with silver and impurities. They are unwrought, non-monetary gold products that fall under this tariff item as 'other unwrought forms'.
7108.12.00Mining Gold Dore Ingots
Mining gold dore ingots are rectangular cast bars of semi-pure gold from on-site smelters at gold mines. They are unwrought, non-monetary gold in their crudest transportable form, suitable for refining.
7108.12.00PAMP Suisse 99.99% Gold Bar
A renowned 1 oz minted gold bar from PAMP Suisse refinery, assaying at 99.99% gold purity with VERISCAN security features. As high-purity unwrought bullion, it fits this tariff item for non-monetary gold in solid investment form.
7108.12.00Perth Mint 99.95% Gold Bullion Wafer
A 10-gram wafer-shaped 99.95% pure gold bullion product from the Perth Mint, designed for compact investment storage. Its unwrought form and high gold content place it under this tariff item as non-monetary bullion.
7108.12.00Primary Gold Dore Bullion
Primary gold dore bullion is the initial cast product from milling and smelting gold ore, impure and ready for refinery processing. It is non-monetary unwrought gold bullion from mining sources.
7108.12.00Unrefined Gold Bullion Dore
Unrefined gold bullion dore consists of cast bars from the first smelting stage of gold ore, typically 60-90% gold with silver content. It is unwrought, non-monetary gold in a form distinct from refined bullion.
7108.12.00Valcambi 99.99% Gold CombiBar
A 1 oz Valcambi CombiBar of 99.99% pure gold, scored into 20 smaller 1-gram units for flexible divisibility while remaining a single bullion piece. It is classified as unwrought bullion under this tariff item due to its cast form.
7108.13.0014K Gold Sheet 0.5mm Thick
14 karat gold alloy sheet rolled to 0.5mm thickness for jewelry fabrication and dental applications. The gold content exceeds 2% by weight, so it is treated as an alloy of gold per Chapter Note 5, and this non-monetary semi-manufactured form falls under tariff item 7108.13.00.
7108.13.0018K Gold Tube Stock 3mm Diameter
18 karat gold seamless tube in semi-manufactured form for ring shanks and bezels. The gold content exceeds 2% by weight, so it is treated as an alloy of gold per Chapter Note 5, and this non-monetary semi-manufactured form falls under tariff item 7108.13.00.
7108.13.0022 Karat Gilding Gold Leaf Book
A booklet containing 25 loose-leaf sheets of 22 karat gold leaf, each 3.15 inches square, used for gilding picture frames and architectural details. This product is a semi-manufactured form of gold, not in powder form, and is not monetary gold, so it falls under tariff item 7108.13.00.
7108.13.0022K Gold Granules for Casting
22 karat gold shot/granules (1-3mm irregular pellets) for lost-wax jewelry casting. The gold content exceeds 2% by weight, so it is treated as an alloy of gold per Chapter Note 5, and this non-monetary semi-manufactured form, not in powder form, falls under tariff item 7108.13.00.
7108.13.0024 Karat Edible Gold Leaf Sheets
Ultra-thin sheets of pure 24 karat gold, beaten to approximately 0.1 microns thickness, specifically produced for culinary use in desserts and beverages. This is a semi-manufactured form of gold in leaf form, not powder, and is non-monetary, so it falls under tariff item 7108.13.00.
7108.13.0024K Transfer Gold Leaf on Tissue
24 karat gold leaf adhered to thin tissue paper for easy transfer in bookbinding and marbling. The gold layer is in leaf form, a semi-manufactured product, and the tissue is merely a release carrier. This non-monetary gold product falls under tariff item 7108.13.00.
7108.13.0099.99% Pure Gold Wire 24K
High-purity 24 karat gold wire in semi-manufactured form, typically 1-2mm diameter, used for jewelry making and electronics. This is a non-monetary semi-manufactured form of gold, not in powder form, and falls under tariff item 7108.13.00.
7108.13.00Architectural 22K Gold Leaf Flakes
Flaked 22 karat gold leaf in small irregular pieces for stucco and plaster gilding in building restoration. Despite being flaked, it remains a semi-manufactured form of gold in leaf-like pieces, not powder, and is non-monetary, so it falls under tariff item 7108.13.00.
7108.13.00Culinary 23K Gold Leaf Squares
Pre-cut 23 karat gold leaf squares (4x4 inches) in protective packets for professional chefs decorating pastries. This is a semi-manufactured form of gold in leaf form, non-monetary, and falls under tariff item 7108.13.00.
7108.13.00Industrial 24K Gold Leaf Rolls
Continuous rolls of 24 karat gold leaf, 1 micron thick, 6 inches wide for vacuum deposition and electronics gilding. This is a semi-manufactured form of gold in leaf form, non-monetary, and falls under tariff item 7108.13.00.
7108.13.00Moon Gold Loose Leaf Sheets 23K
Loose 23 karat moon gold leaf sheets, surface-treated for adhesion in glass gilding and signage, approximately 0.12 microns thick. This is a semi-manufactured form of gold in leaf form, non-monetary, and falls under tariff item 7108.13.00.
7108.13.00Museum Grade 99.99% Gold Leaf
Four nines purity (99.99%) 24 karat gold leaf in 100-leaf books for museum artifact conservation. This is a premium semi-manufactured form of gold in leaf form, non-monetary, and falls under tariff item 7108.13.00.
7108.13.00Patina Silver-Gold Alloy Leaf 18K
18 karat gold-silver alloy leaf with patina effect, in 50-leaf booklets for antique furniture restoration. The gold content exceeds 2% by weight, so it is treated as an alloy of gold per Chapter Note 5, and this non-monetary semi-manufactured form falls under tariff item 7108.13.00.
7108.13.00Pure 24K Gold Leaf for Icon Restoration
High-purity 24 karat gold leaf sheets in books of 20 leaves, sized 80x80mm, designed for gilding religious icons and art restoration. This is a semi-manufactured form of gold in leaf form, non-monetary, and falls under tariff item 7108.13.00.
7108.13.00Pure Gold Strip 10mm Wide
99.9% pure gold strip rolled to 10mm width x 0.2mm thick for electronics contacts. This is a non-monetary semi-manufactured form of gold, not in powder form, and falls under tariff item 7108.13.00.
7108.20.00American Gold Eagle One Ounce Coin
A one-ounce gold bullion coin minted as legal tender, containing 22-karat gold alloyed for durability. It qualifies as monetary gold under tariff item 7108.20.00 because it is issued with a face value and recognized as a medium of exchange, not merely as a commodity.
7108.20.00Austrian Philharmonic Gold Coin
A one-ounce .9999 fine gold coin issued as euro legal tender by the Austrian Mint. It is classified under 7108.20.00 as monetary gold because it carries a nominal face value and is intended for circulation as money, despite being primarily a bullion product.
7108.20.00British Gold Sovereign Coin
A British gold coin containing 0.2354 troy ounces of 22-karat gold, issued as legal tender by the Royal Mint. It falls under 7108.20.00 as monetary gold because it is a circulating coin with a face value, not just a gold ingot.
7108.20.00Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coin
A one-ounce .9999 fine gold bullion coin produced by the Royal Canadian Mint, recognized as legal tender with a face value. It qualifies under 7108.20.00 as monetary gold because it is issued for monetary purposes and circulates as a coin.
7108.20.00Chinese Gold Panda Coin
A legal tender gold bullion coin from the China Mint, available in sizes up to one ounce and designated for monetary use. It is classified under 7108.20.00 as monetary gold because it carries a face value and is issued as circulating currency.
7108.20.00Monetary Gold Bar Legal Tender Certificate
Gold bars accompanied by legal tender certificates that assign a fixed monetary value, making them semi-manufactured monetary gold. These bars qualify under 7108.20.00 because the certificate establishes their status as money, not just as bullion.
7108.20.00Monex Monetary Gold Granules
Granular gold in powder form, with 90% or more passing a 0.5mm sieve, issued with legal tender certificates for small transactions. It qualifies under 7108.20.00 as monetary gold in powder form, per the subheading note for powder.
7108.20.00Perth Mint Kangaroo Gold Coin
Australian Kangaroo gold coins containing 99.99% pure gold in one-ounce denominations, issued as AUD legal tender. They are classified under 7108.20.00 as monetary gold because they are official currency with a face value.
7108.20.00South African Krugerrand One Ounce Coin
The Krugerrand, a one-ounce gold bullion coin with 22-karat gold, designated as legal tender in South Africa. It falls under 7108.20.00 as monetary gold because it is an official coin with a face value, despite being primarily traded as bullion.
7108.20.00Swiss PAMP Suisse Fortuna Gold Bar Monetary
PAMP Suisse gold bars with Swiss legal tender designation via certificate, containing 99.99% pure gold. These bars qualify under 7108.20.00 as monetary semi-manufactured gold because the certificate assigns a monetary value.