Articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal

HS v2022 Code: 7115

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
71	15	n/a

Code	7115
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	71

Ancestor Codes: Natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin

This Code: Articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal

Child Codes: Metal; catalysts in the form of wire cloth or grill, of platinum; Metal; precious or metal clad with precious metal, other than that of item no. 7115.10

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other waste and scrap containing precious metal compounds, of a kind uses principally for the recovery of precious metal other than goods of heading 85.49; Jewellery articles and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; Articles of goldsmiths' or silversmiths' wares and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed); Imitation jewellery

About articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal

HS code 7115 covers a diverse range of articles made from precious metals or metal clad with precious metals. This industry plays a vital role in the global luxury goods market, producing high-value items such as jewelry, decorative objects, and specialized industrial components. The production and trade of these articles are important contributors to the overall economy, particularly in countries with established precious metal refining and manufacturing capabilities.

Production process

The production of articles under HS code 7115 typically involves a combination of traditional metalworking techniques and modern manufacturing processes. Precious metals, such as gold, silver, and platinum, are refined, alloyed, and then shaped into the desired forms using methods like casting, forging, stamping, and machining. Intricate designs and decorative elements are often added through techniques like engraving, enameling, and gemstone setting.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of articles under HS code 7115 include precious metals, such as 7106 Silver, 7108 Gold, and 7110 Platinum, as well as various alloying elements and specialized tools and equipment for metalworking. Depending on the specific product, other inputs may include gemstones, enamel, and various finishing materials.

Production outputs

The articles produced under HS code 7115 are primarily intended for the luxury goods market, where they are used in the manufacture of high-end jewelry, decorative items, and specialized industrial components. These outputs may be further processed or incorporated into other products, such as 7113 Articles of jewelry and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal and 7114 Articles of goldsmiths' or silversmiths' wares and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal.

Family tree for articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal

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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/v2022/7115'>7115: Articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7101'>7101: Pearls; natural or cultured, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; pearls, natural or cultured, temporarily strung for the convenience of transport</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7102'>7102: Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7103'>7103: Precious (excluding diamond) and semi-precious stone; worked, graded, not strung, mounted, set; ungraded precious (excluding diamond) and semi-precious stone, temporarily strung for convenience of transport</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7104'>7104: Stones; synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, mounted or set; ungraded synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones, temporarily strung for convenience of transport</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7105'>7105: Dust and powder of natural or synthetic precious or semi-precious stone</a>"]
A --> H["<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>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7107'>7107: Base metals clad with silver; not further worked than semi-manufactured</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7108'>7108: Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7109'>7109: Base metals or silver, clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7110'>7110: Platinum; unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7111'>7111: Base metals, silver or gold, clad with platinum; not further worked than semi-manufactured</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7112'>7112: Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other waste and scrap containing precious metal compounds, of a kind uses principally for the recovery of precious metal other than goods of heading 85.49</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7113'>7113: Jewellery articles and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7114'>7114: Articles of goldsmiths' or silversmiths' wares and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7116'>7116: Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed)</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7117'>7117: Imitation jewellery</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7118'>7118: Coin</a>"]

    B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/711510'>711510: Metal; catalysts in the form of wire cloth or grill, of platinum</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/711590'>711590: Metal; precious or metal clad with precious metal, other than that of item no. 7115.10</a>"]


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