HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7326.20 – Iron or steel; wire articles
HS code 7326.20 is the 6-digit subheading for iron or steel, wire articles. It is used for wire mesh, barbed wire, wire baskets, wire hangers and gabions.
What HS 7326.20 covers
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.
- Covers
- Wire mesh
- Barbed wire
- Wire baskets
- Wire hangers
- Gabions
- Wire fencing
- Steel wool
- Paper clips
- Bird cages (wire)
- Shopping carts (wire)
- 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)
Codes often confused with 7326.20
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 732620, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 732620 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 $1.5B 37% of world exports
- 2 Germany $271M 6.8% of world exports
- 3 Czechia $215M 5.4% of world exports
World total: $4.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $409M 12% of world imports
- 2 Germany $254M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 France $189M 5.7% of world imports
World total: $3.3B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 7326.20
Brazil does not split HS 7326.20: its NCM code is 7326.20.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 73.26 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
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.
Questions about HS 7326.20
What is HS code 732620?
HS code 732620 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 732620?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 732620 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.5B, 37% of world exports), Germany ($271M) and Czechia ($215M). World exports came to about $4.0B, 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 732620?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 732620 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($409M, 12% of world imports), Germany ($254M) and France ($189M). World imports came to about $3.3B, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 732620?
In Brazil, HS code 732620 is NCM 7326.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.