HS Code Subheading

Iron or steel; wire articles

7326.20 Subheading
Section XV — Base metals and articles of base metal

About HS Code 732620

This HS code covers articles made from iron or steel wire, encompassing an incredibly diverse range of products from industrial components to everyday consumer goods. The versatility of wire allows for various manufacturing techniques like bending, weaving, and welding, resulting in items used across construction, agriculture, retail, and domestic applications. International trade in wire articles is substantial, driven by their widespread utility, cost-effectiveness, and adaptability. Importers include countries with active construction sectors, agricultural needs, and consumer markets, such as the USA, Germany, and the UK. Exporters are typically nations with strong wire drawing and fabrication industries, with China being a dominant global supplier. The trade emphasizes the material's flexibility and the vast array of finished products it can form.

Products Under This Code

Wire mesh, barbed wire, wire baskets, wire hangers, gabions, wire fencing, steel wool, paper clips, bird cages (wire), shopping carts (wire)

Real World Examples

Bekaert (wire mesh, fencing), Leggett & Platt (wire components), Acme Wire Products (custom wire forms), Stanley Black & Decker (some wire products), IKEA (wire storage solutions)

Common Misclassification

Often confused with 7314 (wire cloth/mesh) or 7312 (stranded wire/cables) if the article is primarily a mesh or cable, rather than a finished article *made from* wire.

EU Regulatory Requirements

This product falls under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Importers to the EU must declare embedded carbon emissions and purchase CBAM certificates.

Products Classified Under 7326.20

Industry

This code belongs to the Automotive & Vehicles industry.

Trade Overview

China is the dominant exporter, while the USA, Germany, and the UK are significant importers of diverse wire articles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 732620?

HS code 732620 covers: Iron or steel; wire articles. This HS code covers articles made from iron or steel wire, encompassing an incredibly diverse range of products from industrial components to everyday consumer goods. The versatility of wire allows for various manufacturing techniques like bending, weaving, and welding, resulting in items used across construction, agriculture, retail, and domestic applications. International trade in wire articles is substantial, driven by their widespread utility, cost-effectiveness, and adaptability. Importers include countries with active construction sectors, agricultural needs, and consumer markets, such as the USA, Germany, and the UK. Exporters are typically nations with strong wire drawing and fabrication industries, with China being a dominant global supplier. The trade emphasizes the material's flexibility and the vast array of finished products it can form.

What products fall under HS code 732620?

Wire mesh, barbed wire, wire baskets, wire hangers, gabions, wire fencing, steel wool, paper clips, bird cages (wire), shopping carts (wire)

What are common misclassifications for HS code 732620?

Often confused with 7314 (wire cloth/mesh) or 7312 (stranded wire/cables) if the article is primarily a mesh or cable, rather than a finished article *made from* wire.

How is HS code 732620 structured?

HS code 732620 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (73) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (26) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.