Product classification
HS code for PVC coated wire fence: 7314.42
Iron or steel wire, grill, netting and fencing, coated with plastic.
Classification of PVC coated wire fence under HS 7314.42
PVC coated wire fence is classified under HS code 731442. This classification is based on the constituent material of the product's core. Chapter 73 covers articles of iron or steel, and heading 7314 is specifically for cloth, grill, netting, and fencing of iron or steel wire. Subheading 731442 is designated for these products when they are coated with plastics. The plastic coating, usually Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), is applied to the steel wire to provide resistance against environmental factors such as moisture and UV radiation, which prevents rust and extends the life of the fence. The classification remains in Chapter 73 because the iron or steel wire provides the essential character and structural integrity of the product, while the plastic is considered a surface treatment. This code applies to various mesh types, including chain-link and welded wire, provided the base material is iron or steel and the finish is plastic.
- Covers
- PVC coated chain-link fencing
- Plastic-coated welded wire mesh
- Green PVC coated garden border fencing
- Vinyl-coated steel security netting
- Plastic-sheathed iron wire grill for enclosures
- 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 error is misclassifying this product under 731441, which is for wire fencing that is galvanized but not plastic coated. Another mistake is attempting to classify the product in Chapter 39 (Plastics) because of the visible PVC exterior; however, Note 1 to Chapter 39 excludes articles of Section XV (Base Metals). Furthermore, if the fence is imported as part of a specific prefabricated building kit, it might be classified under 9406, though 731442 is standard for bulk fencing material.
Top exporters and importers of HS 731442 (the code used for PVC coated wire fence), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 731442 (the code used for PVC coated wire fence) 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 PVC coated wire fence.
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 PVC coated wire fence
Brazil classifies PVC coated wire fence 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 PVC coated wire fence
What is the HS code for PVC coated wire fence?
The HS code for PVC coated wire fence is 731442 (Iron or steel wire; grill, netting and fencing, coated with plastic). The correct HS code for iron or steel wire fencing coated with plastic is 731442.
How do I classify PVC coated wire fence for customs?
PVC coated wire fence 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 code cover stainless steel wire?
Yes, as long as it is an iron or steel alloy and is coated with plastic, though most PVC coated fences use carbon steel.
Which countries are the top exporters of PVC coated wire fence (HS 731442)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 731442 (the code used for PVC coated wire fence) 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 PVC coated wire fence (HS 731442)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 731442 (the code used for PVC coated wire fence) 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 PVC coated wire fence the same in all countries?
The base HS code 731442 for PVC 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 PVC coated wire fence in Brazil?
In Brazil, PVC coated wire fence (HS 731442) is classified under NCM 7314.42.00.