7108.13.10.00 - Gold leaf

This HTS classification specifically covers gold leaf, which refers to extremely thin sheets of gold, typically hammered or rolled to a very fine thickness. Gold leaf is considered a semimanufactured form of gold and is distinguished from other forms of gold in this chapter by its physical state as a pliable, thin sheet. It is not considered unwrought gold (such as bars or ingots) or gold in powder form.

While the parent category "Other semimanufactured forms" encompasses a variety of processed gold products, gold leaf stands apart due to its unique application and presentation. Its primary use is decorative, often for gilding objects or for artistic purposes, rather than for industrial applications or as a component in more complex manufactured goods. The classification hinges on the material being pure gold or gold alloy presented in the distinct form of a leaf.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subdivisions under HTS code 7108.13.10.00. Therefore, the classification ends with gold leaf itself. Any variations in the purity of the gold or minor inclusions of other materials would need to be assessed against the general rules for precious metals and their semimanufactured forms to determine if they still qualify for this specific code, or if they might fall under a more general or different HTS classification.