Gold Leaf Shell Powder
Ultra-fine 23K gold powder derived from beaten gold leaf, used in bookbinding and icon gilding. Classified in HTS 7108.11.00.00 due to powder form specification and nonmonetary artisan applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If shaped into goldsmith wares
Powder pressed into finished ornamental articles classifies under goldsmiths' wares heading 7114.
If for use in ceramic pigments
When prepared specifically for ceramic enamels, falls under Chapter 32 pigments.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Source from certified refiners; counterfeit gold powder common—require third-party purity tests
• Package in inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation; customs inspects for contamination
• Declare exact karat; variations affect alloy classification rules in notes
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24K 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. Classified under HTS 7108.11.00.00 as nonmonetary gold in powder form per chapter notes defining 'powder'. Unwrought form suitable for further processing into semi-manufactured products.
Dental Gold Powder 18K
18 karat gold powder alloy (75% gold) specifically formulated for dental restorations and crowns. Falls under 7108.11.00.00 as nonmonetary unwrought gold powder for industrial use in dentistry.
Investment Casting Gold Powder
High-purity gold powder (99.95%) for precision lost-wax investment casting in jewelry manufacturing. HTS 7108.11.00.00 applies to this unwrought, nonmonetary powder form per sieve definition.
Electronics Gold Powder 99.99%
Ultra-pure 99.99% gold powder for conductive pastes in microelectronics and thick-film circuits. Meets strict 7108.11.00.00 criteria for nonmonetary gold powder used in industrial electronics.
14K Colored Gold Powder
14 karat rose gold powder alloy for custom jewelry mixing and 3D printing applications. Classified under HTS 7108.11.00.00 as nonmonetary gold powder alloy where gold exceeds 2% by weight.
Nanoparticle Gold Powder
Gold nanoparticles in powder form (average 20-50nm) for biomedical and catalytic applications. Fineness exceeds 7108.11.00.00 powder definition; nonmonetary research/industrial grade.