HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7313.00 – Iron of steel; barbed wire, twisted hoop or single flat wire and loosely twisted double wire, used for fencing
HS code 7313.00 is the 6-digit subheading for iron of steel, barbed wire, twisted hoop or single flat wire and loosely twisted double wire, used for fencing. It is used for barbed wire, razor wire, twisted fencing wire, single flat fencing wire and loosely twisted double fencing wire.
What HS 7313.00 covers
This category specifically covers iron or steel barbed wire, twisted hoop or single flat wire, and loosely twisted double wire, all primarily used for fencing. These products are essential for security, agricultural containment, and property demarcation across the globe. Barbed wire, in particular, is a widely recognized and traded item for perimeter security. Importers include agricultural suppliers, security firms, construction material distributors, and government agencies. Exporters are typically large-scale wire manufacturers with specialized machinery for producing these specific fencing types. Key considerations in trade involve the gauge of the wire, the number of barbs or twists, galvanization or other coatings for corrosion resistance, and compliance with local regulations regarding fencing materials. The demand for these products is consistently high due to ongoing needs for property protection and livestock management.
- Covers
- Barbed wire
- Razor wire
- Twisted fencing wire
- Single flat fencing wire
- Loosely twisted double fencing wire
- Farm fencing wire
- Concertina wire
- Examples
- Bekaert barbed wire
- Red Brand barbed wire
- Cyclone Fencing barbed wire
- Gallagher electric fence wire (non-insulated)
- Tornado Wire high tensile barbed wire
Codes often confused with 7313.00
Common mistake. Often confused with general-purpose non-barbed wire (7217) or woven wire fencing (7314), but the specific 'barbed' or 'twisted for fencing' characteristic is the key differentiator.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 731300, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 731300 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 60% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Ukraine, with about 14% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $202M 60% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $29M 8.7% of world exports
- 3 Poland $15M 4.6% of world exports
World total: $333M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Ukraine* ~$40M 14% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 United States $15M 5.4% of world imports
- 3 Poland $11M 3.9% of world imports
World total: $280M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 7313.00
Brazil does not split HS 7313.00: its NCM code is 7313.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 73.13 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7313.00
What is HS code 731300?
HS code 731300 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Iron of steel; barbed wire, twisted hoop or single flat wire and loosely twisted double wire, used for fencing. This category specifically covers iron or steel barbed wire, twisted hoop or single flat wire, and loosely twisted double wire, all primarily used for fencing. These products are essential for security, agricultural containment, and property demarcation across the globe. Barbed wire, in particular, is a widely recognized and traded item for perimeter security. Importers include agricultural suppliers, security firms, construction material distributors, and government agencies. Exporters are typically large-scale wire manufacturers with specialized machinery for producing these specific fencing types. Key considerations in trade involve the gauge of the wire, the number of barbs or twists, galvanization or other coatings for corrosion resistance, and compliance with local regulations regarding fencing materials. The demand for these products is consistently high due to ongoing needs for property protection and livestock management.
What products fall under HS code 731300?
Barbed wire, razor wire, twisted fencing wire, single flat fencing wire, loosely twisted double fencing wire, farm fencing wire, concertina wire
What are common misclassifications for HS code 731300?
Often confused with general-purpose non-barbed wire (7217) or woven wire fencing (7314), but the specific 'barbed' or 'twisted for fencing' characteristic is the key differentiator.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 731300?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 731300 in UN Comtrade data were China ($202M, 60% of world exports), Türkiye ($29M) and Poland ($15M). World exports came to about $333M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 731300?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 731300 in UN Comtrade data were Ukraine (about $40M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($15M) and Poland ($11M). World imports came to about $280M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 731300 structured?
HS code 731300 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (73) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (13) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 731300?
In Brazil, HS code 731300 is NCM 7313.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.