Product classification
HS code for Metal screen: 7314.19
Iron or steel, woven cloth, other than of stainless steel.
Classification of metal screen under HS 7314.19
The classification for metal screens under HS code 7314.19 is governed by the material of construction and the method of manufacture. Chapter 73 covers articles of iron or steel. Heading 7314 specifically addresses cloth, grill, netting, and fencing made from iron or steel wire. The classification is hierarchical: first, it distinguishes between woven and non-woven (such as welded or expanded) products. Second, it differentiates based on the type of steel used. While stainless steel woven cloth falls under 7314.11 or 7314.12, other types of iron or steel (such as carbon steel or galvanized steel) are classified under 7314.19. This code is used for products where the wire is interlaced to form a mesh or screen. It is essential that the product is made of wire and not perforated sheet metal, which would fall under different headings. The term "woven" implies that the wires are crossed over and under each other, typically at right angles. This classification is often used for industrial sieves, protective screens for machinery, and architectural mesh. Under the General Rules of Interpretation, the specific material (iron or non-stainless steel) and the specific manufacturing process (weaving) dictate the use of 7314.19. If the screen were made of expanded metal or welded at the intersections, it would be moved to subheadings 7314.20 through 7314.50.
- Covers
- Woven carbon steel wire mesh
- Galvanized iron window screens
- Industrial woven sieves (non-stainless)
- Woven wire fencing material made of non-stainless steel
- Also under 7314.19
- Riverdale Mills galvanized hardware cloth
- Keystone Steel & Wire woven fencing
- Newark Wire Cloth general purpose screens
- Bekaert woven wire mesh
- Liberty Hardware cloth
Codes often confused with 7314.19
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 7314.12, which is specifically for stainless steel woven cloth. It is also misclassified with 7314.20, which covers welded wire grill and netting. If the screen is made of aluminum, it must be classified under heading 7616 instead of Chapter 73.
Top exporters and importers of HS 731419 (the code used for metal screen), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 731419 (the code used for metal screen) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 8.8% 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 731419, not only metal screen.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $76M 37% of world exports
- 2 Italy $23M 11% of world exports
- 3 United States $18M 8.8% of world exports
World total: $205M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $25M 8.8% of world imports
- 2 United States $16M 5.8% of world imports
- 3 Spain $16M 5.7% 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 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 metal screen
Brazil classifies metal screen under NCM 7314.19.00: HS 7314.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about metal screen
What is the HS code for Metal screen?
The HS code for Metal screen is 731419 (Iron or steel; woven cloth, other than of stainless steel). The HS code for woven metal screens made of iron or non-stainless steel is 7314.19.
How do I classify Metal screen for customs?
Metal screen is classified under HS code 731419 — Iron or steel; woven cloth, other than of stainless steel. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I classify a screen that is welded instead of woven?
If the metal screen is made of wire welded at the intersections, it is classified under HS code 7314.20 or 7314.31 depending on the coating and dimensions.
Which countries are the top exporters of metal screen (HS 731419)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 731419 (the code used for metal screen) in UN Comtrade data were China ($76M, 37% of world exports), Italy ($23M) and the United States ($18M). World exports came to about $205M, 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 metal screen (HS 731419)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 731419 (the code used for metal screen) in UN Comtrade data were France ($25M, 8.8% of world imports), the United States ($16M) and Spain ($16M). 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 Metal screen the same in all countries?
The base HS code 731419 for Metal screen 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 metal screen in Brazil?
In Brazil, metal screen (HS 731419) is classified under NCM 7314.19.00.