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

HS code 710900 covers the classification of base metals or silver that are clad with gold, but not further worked than semi-manufactured. This industry plays a crucial role in the global precious metals trade, providing the raw materials and semi-finished products that are essential for a wide range of applications, from jewelry and luxury goods to electronics and industrial processes.

The production of goods classified under HS code 710900 typically involves the cladding or plating of base metals or silver with a thin layer of gold. This is often done through a process of electroplating or mechanical bonding, where the gold is fused to the underlying metal substrate. The resulting semi-manufactured products may then undergo further processing, such as rolling, drawing, or stamping, to create the desired shapes and forms.

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 710900 include base metals (such as copper, silver, or nickel), gold, and various chemicals and equipment used in the cladding or plating process. Specialized machinery, such as electroplating tanks and rolling mills, are also essential for the manufacturing of these semi-manufactured products.

The outputs of the industry covered by HS code 710900 are primarily semi-manufactured gold-clad products, which can be used in a variety of applications. These may include jewelry components, decorative trims, electrical contacts, and other specialized industrial parts. The outputs of this industry are often consumed by industries classified under other HS codes, such as 711320 Jewelry of gold, whether or not plated or clad with gold, 854411 Winding wire of copper, and 830910 (Stoppers, caps and lids (including crown corks, screw caps and pouring stoppers), capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packing accessories, of base metal).