Gold-Clad Silver Powder
Gold-clad silver powder consists of fine silver particles coated with a layer of gold, with at least 90% by weight passing through a 0.5 mm sieve. It is used in conductive pastes for electronic components such as printed circuits and electrodes. Under tariff item 7109.00.00, it is classified as base metals or silver clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured, as the powder form is considered semi-manufactured.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the powder is gold, not silver, clad with gold
Gold powder of heading 7108 covers unalloyed gold in powder form, which is distinct from clad products.
If the powder is further worked into articles, such as sintered contacts
Articles of precious metal or clad metal, other than jewellery or goldsmiths' wares, fall under heading 7115.
If the powder is a colloidal precious metal or amalgam
Chapter note 3 excludes amalgams and colloidal precious metals, which are classified in Chapter 28.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the powder meets the 90% sieve test (0.5 mm mesh) to qualify as semi-manufactured; keep lab test results for CBSA
• Declare the gold content accurately, as it may affect valuation and duty calculation
• If the powder is mixed with binders or other materials, it may no longer fall under this item—verify with a customs broker
Related Products under Tariff item 7109.00.00
Gold-Clad Brass Strip
Gold-clad brass strip, produced by mechanically bonding a layer of gold to a brass (copper-zinc alloy) base, supplied in semi-manufactured strips up to 300mm wide. This product falls under tariff item 7109.00.00 as a base metal clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured, intended for use in connector manufacturing.
Gold-Clad Bronze Plate
Gold-clad bronze plate, consisting of bronze (copper-tin alloy) plates clad with gold on both faces through mechanical bonding, used for decorative architectural panels. This product is classified under tariff item 7109.00.00 as a base metal clad with gold, in semi-manufactured plate form, not further worked.
Gold-Clad Copper Foil
Gold-clad copper foil, a thin copper foil (under 0.15mm) with a gold layer mechanically bonded on one side, used in flexible circuits and RF shielding. This falls under tariff item 7109.00.00 as a base metal clad with gold, in semi-manufactured foil form, not further worked.
Gold-Clad Copper Tube
Gold-clad copper tube, seamless copper tubes clad externally with gold through mechanical bonding, used for corrosion-resistant fittings in aerospace applications. This product is classified under tariff item 7109.00.00 as a base metal clad with gold, in semi-manufactured tube form, not further worked.
Gold-Clad Copper Wire
Gold-clad copper wire, copper wire clad with a thin gold layer via hot-rolling or similar mechanical means, supplied in coils for electrical applications. This product falls under tariff item 7109.00.00 as a base metal clad with gold, in semi-manufactured wire form, not further worked.
Gold-Clad Silver Sheet
Gold-clad silver sheet, silver sheets mechanically clad with gold on one or both surfaces, used in electronics or decorative stamping, with thicknesses under 0.5mm. This product is classified under tariff item 7109.00.00 as silver clad with gold, in semi-manufactured sheet form, not further worked.