Product classification
HS code for Coated wire mesh: 7314.49
Iron or steel wire, grill, netting and fencing, coated with materials other than zinc or plastic.
Classification of coated wire mesh under HS 7314.49
Coated wire mesh is classified under HS code 7314.49, which falls within the broader heading for cloth, grill, netting, and fencing made of iron or steel wire. The classification logic for 7314 is hierarchical: first by the method of manufacture (woven, welded, etc.), and then by the surface treatment. Subheading 7314.49 is used for mesh that is coated with materials other than zinc or plastics. This typically includes coatings of base metals like copper or specialized anti-corrosive paints and chemical treatments. The mesh must be constructed from iron or non-alloy steel wire. If the mesh is made of stainless steel, it would be moved to a different subheading within 7314, regardless of the coating. The distinction between cloth and grill depends on the mesh size and the thickness of the wire used. This code is essential for identifying fencing and screening materials that require specific chemical resistance properties provided by non-standard coatings. The product must be in the form of a grid or mesh rather than a single strand of wire.
- Covers
- Copper-coated iron wire netting
- Painted steel wire fencing
- Enamelled wire grill for industrial filters
- Chemical-resistant coated steel mesh
- Base-metal plated wire cloth (excluding zinc)
- 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. The most frequent misclassification is with HS code 7314.41, which is specifically for wire mesh coated with zinc (galvanized). Another common error is 7314.42, which covers plastic-coated wire mesh. If the mesh is made of stainless steel, it must be classified under 7314.12 (woven) or other stainless-specific subheadings, as the material type (stainless) takes precedence over the coating type in the 7314 hierarchy.
Top exporters and importers of HS 731449 (the code used for coated wire mesh), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 731449 (the code used for coated wire mesh) 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 mesh.
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 mesh
Brazil classifies coated wire mesh 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 mesh
What is the HS code for Coated wire mesh?
The HS code for Coated wire mesh 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 grill, netting, and fencing coated with materials other than zinc or plastic is 7314.49.
How do I classify Coated wire mesh for customs?
Coated wire mesh 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.
Is galvanized wire mesh classified here?
No, galvanized (zinc-coated) wire mesh is classified under HS code 7314.41. HS code 7314.49 is for other types of coatings.
Which countries are the top exporters of coated wire mesh (HS 731449)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 731449 (the code used for coated wire mesh) 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 mesh (HS 731449)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 731449 (the code used for coated wire mesh) 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 mesh the same in all countries?
The base HS code 731449 for Coated wire mesh 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 mesh in Brazil?
In Brazil, coated wire mesh (HS 731449) is classified under NCM 7314.49.00.