Gold — HTS 7108
Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form
Chapter 71 › Heading 7108
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 7108 groups gold, including gold plated with platinum, when it is in an unwrought, semi-manufactured, or powder form. “Unwrought” generally means bullion or other basic forms that have not been shaped into a finished article. “Semi-manufactured” can include forms such as bars, sheets, plates, rods, wire, or other partially processed material, depending on the relevant subheading. Gold powder is also covered, but its characteristics and intended use may affect the classification.
Heading 7108 is only a 4-digit category, not the final tariff classification. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first identify the product’s physical form and then follow the applicable subheading structure, which may distinguish material or type, such as unwrought gold, semi-manufactured gold, or powder. Review the complete product description, unit of measure, and any additional statistical breakouts in the current HTSUS, and confirm the result with a customs broker or other qualified classification professional when the facts are unclear.
What to check
- Confirm whether the item is unwrought, semi-manufactured, or powder, rather than a finished jewelry or other manufactured article.
- Document the gold content, whether platinum plating is present, and any other metal or material mixed into the product.
- Match the product’s exact physical form—such as bar, sheet, wire, granule, or powder—to the subheading descriptions and legal notes.
- Check whether the 8-digit code has additional material, type, or statistical distinctions that fit the merchandise.
- Use laboratory specifications, mill certificates, invoices, photographs, and technical drawings to support the classification; ask a customs broker or seek a formal ruling if uncertainty remains.
HTS heading 7108 summary
Gold is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 7108.12 | Other unwrought forms |
| 7108.13 | Other semimanufactured forms |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7108.11.00.00 👉 | Powder | Free | — | Free |
| 7108.20.00.00 👉 | Monetary | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7108?
Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.