Product classification
HS code for Coated wire fence: 7314.49
Iron or steel wire, grill, netting and fencing, coated with materials other than zinc or plastic.
Classification of coated wire fence under HS 7314.49
Classification of coated wire fence under HS code 7314.49 is determined by the material composition and the specific type of coating applied to the iron or steel substrate. Heading 7314 encompasses a wide range of products including cloth, grill, netting, and fencing made from iron or steel wire. Within this heading, the classification is further subdivided based on the manufacturing process and the surface treatment. Subheading 7314.49 is a residual category for wire products that have been coated with materials other than zinc or plastics. This includes coatings such as copper, aluminum, tin, or various types of paint and lacquer. The General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System require that products be classified according to the most specific description; since 7314.41 is reserved for zinc-coated and 7314.42 for plastic-coated, all other coated varieties of iron or steel fencing fall here.
- Covers
- Copper-coated steel mesh fencing
- Painted iron wire garden fencing
- Aluminum-clad steel wire netting
- Ceramic-coated industrial wire screens
- Tin-plated steel wire grill
- Also under 7314.49
- Valmont Coatings (custom industrial coatings)
- Bekaert (specialty coated wires)
- McNichols Co. (custom coated mesh)
- GKD Metal Fabrics (architectural mesh with special finishes)
Codes often confused with 7314.49
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with 7314.41, which is strictly for products coated with zinc (galvanized). It is also often misclassified under 7314.42, which is reserved for wire fencing coated with plastics. If the fencing is made of stainless steel, it must be classified under 7314.12 or 7314.14, regardless of the coating.
Top exporters and importers of HS 731449 (the code used for coated wire fence), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 731449 (the code used for coated wire fence) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Ukraine, with about 11% 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 731449, not only coated wire fence.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $331M 45% of world exports
- 2 Germany $76M 10% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $54M 7.4% of world exports
World total: $735M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Ukraine* ~$76M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 France $55M 7.9% of world imports
- 3 Germany $40M 5.7% of world imports
World total: $698M 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 coated wire fence
Brazil classifies coated wire fence under NCM 7314.49.00: HS 7314.49 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about coated wire fence
What is the HS code for Coated wire fence?
The HS code for Coated wire fence is 731449 (Iron or steel wire; grill, netting and fencing, coated with materials other than zinc or plastic). The HS code for iron or steel wire fencing coated with materials other than zinc or plastic is 7314.49.
How do I classify Coated wire fence for customs?
Coated wire fence is classified under HS code 731449 — Iron or steel wire; grill, netting and fencing, coated with materials other than zinc or plastic. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include plastic-coated wire?
No, wire fencing coated with plastic is specifically classified under HS code 7314.42.
Which countries are the top exporters of coated wire fence (HS 731449)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 731449 (the code used for coated wire fence) in UN Comtrade data were China ($331M, 45% of world exports), Germany ($76M) and Türkiye ($54M). World exports came to about $735M, 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 coated wire fence (HS 731449)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 731449 (the code used for coated wire fence) in UN Comtrade data were Ukraine (about $76M, 11% of world imports), France ($55M) and Germany ($40M). World imports came to about $698M, 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 Coated wire fence the same in all countries?
The base HS code 731449 for Coated wire fence 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 coated wire fence in Brazil?
In Brazil, coated wire fence (HS 731449) is classified under NCM 7314.49.00.