Product classification
HS code for Plastic coated wire mesh: 7314.42
Iron or steel wire, grill, netting and fencing, coated with plastic.
Classification of plastic coated wire mesh under HS 7314.42
HS code 7314.42 applies to grill, netting, and fencing made from iron or steel wire that has been coated with plastic. This classification is situated within Chapter 73, which encompasses articles of iron or steel. The classification logic is based on the material of the core (ferrous metal) and the specific finishing process (plastic coating). The plastic layer, usually applied through extrusion or dipping (often PVC), is intended to provide corrosion resistance, electrical insulation, and aesthetic appeal. Heading 7314 specifically covers cloth, grill, netting, and fencing of iron or steel wire. Subheading 7314.42 is the precise destination for these products when the wire is coated with plastic, as opposed to being galvanized (zinc-coated) or left bare. This code is essential for identifying industrial and residential fencing materials that are designed for longevity in outdoor environments.
- Covers
- PVC-coated chain link fencing
- Plastic-covered steel garden mesh
- Green plastic-coated wire netting for poultry
- Plastic-coated welded wire mesh panels
- Coated steel wire grill for industrial partitions
- Also under 7314.42
- Betafence Plasitor
- Master Halco vinyl-coated chain-link
- Bekaert Motto plastic-coated barbed wire
- Cyclone plastic-coated mesh
- Tenax garden fencing
Codes often confused with 7314.42
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with 7314.41, which is for wire mesh that is coated with zinc (galvanized) rather than plastic. Another error involves Chapter 39 (3926.90), which might be used if the mesh is made entirely of plastic without a metal core. If the mesh is made of stainless steel, it may be classified under 7314.12 through 7314.19, depending on the weave, even if it has a thin coating, though 7314.42 is the primary code for plastic-coated iron/steel wire.
Top exporters and importers of HS 731442 (the code used for plastic coated wire mesh), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 731442 (the code used for plastic coated wire mesh) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 10.0% 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 731442, not only plastic coated wire mesh.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $110M 45% of world exports
- 2 Italy $21M 8.5% of world exports
- 3 Slovakia $11M 4.4% of world exports
World total: $247M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $23M 10.0% of world imports
- 2 France $17M 7.3% of world imports
- 3 Canada $15M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $230M 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 plastic coated wire mesh
Brazil classifies plastic coated wire mesh under NCM 7314.42.00: HS 7314.42 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about plastic coated wire mesh
What is the HS code for Plastic coated wire mesh?
The HS code for Plastic coated wire mesh is 731442 (Iron or steel wire; grill, netting and fencing, coated with plastic). The HS code for iron or steel wire mesh coated with plastic is 7314.42.
How do I classify Plastic coated wire mesh for customs?
Plastic coated wire mesh is classified under HS code 731442 — Iron or steel wire; grill, netting and fencing, coated with plastic. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this include plastic-only mesh?
No, if the mesh is made entirely of plastic (no metal wire inside), it should be classified under 3926.90 or 3921, depending on its form.
Which countries are the top exporters of plastic coated wire mesh (HS 731442)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 731442 (the code used for plastic coated wire mesh) in UN Comtrade data were China ($110M, 45% of world exports), Italy ($21M) and Slovakia ($11M). World exports came to about $247M, 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 plastic coated wire mesh (HS 731442)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 731442 (the code used for plastic coated wire mesh) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($23M, 10.0% of world imports), France ($17M) and Canada ($15M). World imports came to about $230M, 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 Plastic coated wire mesh the same in all countries?
The base HS code 731442 for Plastic 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 plastic coated wire mesh in Brazil?
In Brazil, plastic coated wire mesh (HS 731442) is classified under NCM 7314.42.00.