Customs tariff code 7109: Base metals or silver, clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 7109 covers Base metals or silver, clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
7109 is heading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 71. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 7109
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 71NATURAL OR CULTURED PEARLS, PRECIOUS OR SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES, PRECIOUS METALS, METALS CLAD WITH PRECIOUS METAL, AND ARTICLES THEREOF; IMITATION JEWELLERY; COIN
- 7109Base metals or silver, clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 0 % | MFN |
| Switzerland | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Compliance regimes on this code
Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.
Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Der Begriff „Edelmetallplattierungen“ (einschließlich der mit Edelmetallen eingelegten unedlen Metalle) ist, in der Anmerkung 7 zu diesem Kapitel und in den Erläuterungen unter „Allgemeines“ zu diesem Kapitel definiert. Goldplattierungen auf unedlen Metallen oder auf Silber haben üblicherweise ähnliche Formen wie sie für Silberplattierungen auf unedlen Metallen beschrieben wurden (s. Erläuterungen zu Pos. 7107). Mit Gold werden Silber und unedle Metalle, wie Kupfer (oder seine Legierungen) plattiert zum Herstellen von Schmuckwaren (Armbändern, Uhrketten, Ohrringen, usw.), Uhrgehäusen, Zigarren- und Zigarettenspitzen, Feuerzeugen, Gold- und Silberschmiedewaren, elektrischen Kontakten, Apparaten für die chemische Industrie usw.
1. Zu Kapitel 71 gehören, vorbehaltlich der Anmerkung 1 A) zu Abschnitt VI und der nachstehenden Ausnahmen, alle Waren, die ganz oder teilweise bestehen: a) aus echten Perlen oder Zuchtperlen oder aus Edelsteinen oder Schmucksteinen (natürlichen, synthetischen oder rekonstituierten) (RV E7101A00) oder b) aus Edelmetallen oder Edelmetallplattierungen (RV E7101B00). 2. A) Zu den Positionen 7113, 7114 und 7115 gehören nicht Waren, die Edelmetalle oder Edelmetallplattierungen nur als geringfügige Verzierungen oder als unwesentliche Zutaten (z. B. Monogramme, Ringbeschläge, Kanten) enthalten; auf diese Waren findet die vorstehende Anmerkung 1 b) keine Anwendung (RV E7102A00). B) Zu Position 7116 gehören nur Waren, die Edelmetalle oder Edelmetallplattierungen nicht oder nur als geringfügige Verzierungen oder unwesentliche Zutaten enthalten (RV E7102B00). 3. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 7109 cover?
Code 7109 covers Base metals or silver, clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 7109?
The third-country duty rate for 7109 is 0 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 7109?
The first six digits form the HS code: 7109. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 7109 have?
7109 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 7109 sit in the tariff?
7109 sits in this hierarchy: 71 NATURAL OR CULTURED PEARLS, PRECIOUS OR SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES, PRECIOUS METALS, METALS CLAD WITH PRECIOUS METAL, AND ARTICLES THEREOF; IMITATION JEWELLERY; COIN. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 7109?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 7109. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 7109 change?
7109 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
Classifying more than one product?
This page shows one code. Zolltarif-Finder classifies entire product lists from Excel, CSV, or your ERP, with reasoning under GRI 1 to 6, official sources, compliance screening, and audit-ready reports.