Product classification
HS code for Stainless steel screen: 7314.14
Iron or steel, woven cloth, of stainless steel, (other than endless bands for machinery).
Classification of stainless steel screen under HS 7314.14
Stainless steel screen, specifically woven cloth, is classified under HS code 7314.14. This classification falls within Chapter 73 (Articles of iron or steel) and heading 7314, which covers cloth, grill, netting, and fencing made of iron or steel wire. The subheading 7314.14 is specific to woven cloth made of stainless steel. Woven cloth is defined as a fabric-like material created by the interlacing of wire, typically at right angles, using a loom or similar weaving process. The classification is driven by the material (stainless steel wire) and the construction method (weaving). This code excludes products that are welded at the intersections (which fall under 7314.20 or 7314.31) and excludes \"endless bands\" for machinery (which fall under 7314.12). The use of stainless steel wire ensures the screen is suitable for corrosive environments, food processing, or chemical filtration, but the HS code is determined by the physical structure of the weave rather than the end-use application.
- Covers
- Woven stainless steel wire mesh
- Stainless steel insect screening
- Fine stainless steel woven filter cloth
- Stainless steel wire gauze
- Plain weave or twill weave stainless steel screens
- Also under 7314.14
- McNICHOLS stainless steel mesh
- TWP Inc. stainless steel wire cloth
- Banker Wire architectural mesh
- Dorstener Wire Tech stainless steel screens
- W.S. Tyler stainless steel test sieves
Codes often confused with 7314.14
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 7314.12, which is for endless bands of stainless steel for machinery. If the screen has been joined into a continuous loop for use in a machine (like a paper-making machine), it must be classified under 7314.12. Another error is using 7314.19, which is for woven cloth of other iron or steel (not stainless). Additionally, if the screen is not woven but is instead made of expanded metal, it should be classified under 7314.50. If the mesh is welded at the intersections rather than woven, it falls under 7314.20 or 7314.31.
Top exporters and importers of HS 731414 (the code used for stainless steel screen), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 731414 (the code used for stainless steel screen) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 13% 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 731414, not only stainless steel screen.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $239M 41% of world exports
- 2 Germany $81M 14% of world exports
- 3 Japan $45M 7.6% of world exports
World total: $591M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $73M 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $67M 12% of world imports
- 3 Australia $40M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $543M 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 stainless steel screen
Brazil classifies stainless steel screen under NCM 7314.14.00: HS 7314.14 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about stainless steel screen
What is the HS code for Stainless steel screen?
The HS code for Stainless steel screen is 731414 (Iron or steel; woven cloth, of stainless steel, (other than endless bands for machinery)). The HS code for woven stainless steel screen or cloth is 7314.14. If it is welded mesh, the code will differ.
How do I classify Stainless steel screen for customs?
Stainless steel screen is classified under HS code 731414 — Iron or steel; woven cloth, of stainless steel, (other than endless bands for machinery). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include stainless steel window screens?
Yes, if the window screen is made of woven stainless steel wire, it is classified under 7314.14. If it is made of aluminum or plastic, it would fall under different chapters.
Which countries are the top exporters of stainless steel screen (HS 731414)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 731414 (the code used for stainless steel screen) in UN Comtrade data were China ($239M, 41% of world exports), Germany ($81M) and Japan ($45M). World exports came to about $591M, 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 stainless steel screen (HS 731414)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 731414 (the code used for stainless steel screen) in UN Comtrade data were China ($73M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($67M) and Australia ($40M). World imports came to about $543M, 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 Stainless steel screen the same in all countries?
The base HS code 731414 for Stainless steel 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 stainless steel screen in Brazil?
In Brazil, stainless steel screen (HS 731414) is classified under NCM 7314.14.00.