Base metals clad with silver; not further worked than semi-manufactured

HS v2017 Code: 710700

About base metals clad with silver; not further worked than semi-manufactured

HS code 710700 covers the classification of base metals clad with silver, which have not been further worked beyond the semi-manufactured stage. This industry plays a crucial role in the global precious metals trade, providing a versatile material used in a wide range of applications, from jewelry and silverware to industrial components and electronics. As a key link in the supply chain, the production and trade of these semi-manufactured base metal-silver products contribute significantly to the broader economy.

Production process

The production of base metals clad with silver typically involves a process known as cladding. This technique involves bonding a layer of silver to a base metal, such as copper or nickel, through a combination of heat, pressure, and metallurgical bonding. The resulting clad material can then be further processed into various semi-manufactured forms, including sheets, strips, or wires, depending on the intended application.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of base metals clad with silver include the base metal (e.g., copper, nickel) and the silver itself. Specialized machinery and equipment, such as rolling mills, drawing machines, and annealing furnaces, are also essential for the cladding and subsequent processing of the material. Additionally, skilled labor and technical expertise are necessary to ensure the quality and consistency of the final product.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 710700 are semi-manufactured base metal-silver products, which can be further processed and utilized in a variety of industries. These outputs may include 711410 Silver articles of jewelry and parts thereof and 711510 Other articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal, as well as components for 851780 (Other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (such as a local or wide area network)), and various industrial applications.

Revisions to 710700

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 710700. The most recent 1 version of this code (710700) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 710700 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for base metals clad with silver; not further worked than semi-manufactured

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/71'>71: Natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7107'>7107: Base metals clad with silver; not further worked than semi-manufactured</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/710700'>710700: Base metals clad with silver; not further worked than semi-manufactured</a>"]

    
    

    %% Color coordination by level

    classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px



  %% Apply classes
  class A level2
class B level4
class C level6

  class C highlight

  %% class A level1
  %% class B,C level2
  %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2
  %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3
  %% class C highlight