Product classification
HS code for Barbed wire: 7313.00
Iron of steel, barbed wire, twisted hoop or single flat wire and loosely twisted double wire, used for fencing.
Classification of barbed wire under HS 7313.00
Barbed wire is classified under Harmonized System (HS) code 731300. This classification falls within Chapter 73, which encompasses "Articles of iron or steel." The specific heading 7313 is dedicated to "Barbed wire of iron or steel; twisted hoop or single flat wire, barbed or not, and loosely twisted double wire, of a kind used for fencing, of iron or steel." The description precisely matches the characteristics and primary use of barbed wire, which is manufactured from iron or steel and designed for fencing purposes. The unique construction of barbed wire, featuring sharp points or edges at intervals along the strand, distinguishes it from plain wire and solidifies its placement under this specific and unambiguous HS code.
- Covers
- Galvanized barbed wire
- PVC-coated barbed wire
- Double-strand barbed wire
- Single-strand barbed wire
- Razor wire (often classified here due to similar material and fencing application)
- High-tensile barbed wire
- Also under 7313.00
- 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. Barbed wire can sometimes be confused with other wire products. For example, HS 7312 covers "Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated." While barbed wire is a wire product, its specific design and function for fencing differentiate it from the general categories of stranded wire or cables. Another potential misclassification is with HS 7314, which includes "Cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or steel." This heading typically refers to woven or welded mesh products, not individual barbed strands. HS 731300 is specifically tailored for barbed wire, making it the most accurate classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 731300 (the code used for barbed wire), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 731300 (the code used for barbed wire) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 731300, not only barbed wire.
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 barbed wire
Brazil classifies barbed wire under NCM 7313.00.00: HS 7313.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about barbed wire
What is the HS code for Barbed wire?
The HS code for Barbed wire is 731300 (Iron of steel; barbed wire, twisted hoop or single flat wire and loosely twisted double wire, used for fencing). The HS code for Barbed wire is 731300.
How do I classify Barbed wire for customs?
Barbed wire is classified under HS code 731300 — Iron of steel; barbed wire, twisted hoop or single flat wire and loosely twisted double wire, used for fencing. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is razor wire classified under the same HS code as barbed wire?
Yes, razor wire, due to its composition of iron or steel and its primary application in security fencing, is generally classified under HS 731300, aligning with the description for barbed wire and similar fencing materials.
Which countries are the top exporters of barbed wire (HS 731300)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 731300 (the code used for barbed wire) 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 barbed wire (HS 731300)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 731300 (the code used for barbed wire) 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.
Is the HS code for Barbed wire the same in all countries?
The base HS code 731300 for Barbed wire is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for barbed wire in Brazil?
In Brazil, barbed wire (HS 731300) is classified under NCM 7313.00.00.