7106.91.10 - Bullion and dore

This HTS category, 7106.91.10, encompasses unwrought silver in its most basic forms, specifically bullion and dore. Bullion refers to refined silver in bars, ingots, or other shapes, typically with a high purity. Dore, on the other hand, is unrefined silver, often containing significant amounts of other precious metals like gold and platinum. Both forms are considered intermediate products in the silver refining process and are not yet manufactured into articles.

The distinction between 7106.91.10 and its sibling, 7106.91.50 (Other), lies in the specific form of unwrought silver. While 7106.91.10 is dedicated to the primary unwrought forms of bullion and dore, the "Other" category would capture any other unwrought silver that does not fit the specific definitions of bullion or dore, such as irregular shapes or alloys not explicitly covered. This ensures precise classification based on the raw material's state.

Within 7106.91.10, further subcategories exist to differentiate between the refined and unrefined states. 7106.91.10.10 specifically covers refined silver in bullion form, indicating a higher degree of purity. Conversely, 7106.91.10.20 is designated for dore, which is characterized by its unrefined nature and potential presence of other precious metals, requiring further processing to achieve the purity of bullion.