Metals; silver, unwrought, (but not powder)

HS v2022 Code: 710691

About metals; silver, unwrought, (but not powder)

HS code 710691 covers the trade of unwrought silver, excluding silver powder. Silver is a precious metal with a wide range of industrial and commercial applications, making it an important commodity in the global economy. The production and trade of unwrought silver plays a crucial role in various industries, from jewelry and electronics to medical and renewable energy technologies.

Production process

Unwrought silver is typically produced through mining and refining processes. Silver ore is extracted from mines, then undergoes smelting and other purification techniques to separate the silver from other minerals. The refined silver is then cast into ingots, bars, or other unwrought forms, ready for further processing or direct use in various applications.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of unwrought silver include silver ore, mining and refining equipment, and energy sources to power the extraction and purification processes. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce with expertise in mining, metallurgy, and refining techniques.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 710691 is unwrought silver, which can be further processed and used in a wide range of industries. Some of the key consumers of unwrought silver include the 711311 jewelry, 851780 electronics, and 854140 photovoltaic industries, as well as the medical and chemical sectors.

Revisions to 710691

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 710691. The most recent 1 version of this code (710691) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 710691.

Family tree for metals; silver, unwrought, (but not powder)

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/71'>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/v2022/7106'>7106: Silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum); unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/710691'>710691: Metals; silver, unwrought, (but not powder)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/710610'>710610: Metals; silver powder</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/710692'>710692: Metals; silver, semi-manufactured</a>"]

    

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