7106.92 - Semimanufactured:

This HTS category, 7106.92, encompasses silver in its semimanufactured forms. This includes a wide range of silver that has undergone initial processing beyond its unwrought state but is not yet a finished article. Examples include silver bars, sheets, rods, tubes, and wires, provided they are not specifically classified elsewhere. The key characteristic is that the silver has been shaped or processed for further use in manufacturing or industrial applications.

It is important to distinguish this category from its sibling, 7106.91, which covers "Unwrought" silver. Unwrought silver typically refers to refined silver in a raw or basic form, such as ingots, bars, or grains, prior to any significant shaping or processing. Therefore, 7106.92 applies to silver that has moved beyond this initial stage into more usable, though still intermediate, forms.

Within 7106.92, further distinctions are made based on the specific form and silver content. Subcategory 7106.92.10.00 addresses rectangular or near-rectangular shapes of highly pure silver (99.5% or more), often marked only for weight and purity. All other semimanufactured silver forms fall under the residual category 7106.92.50.00. This hierarchical structure allows for precise classification based on both the degree of manufacturing and the purity of the silver.