HS Code for Stainless steel wire cloth

Stainless steel wire cloth is classified under HS code 7314.14. Heading 7314 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. This classification excludes endless bands for machinery, which are classified elsewhere. The primary factor for this code is the weaving process and the use of stainless steel wire as the base material. Woven wire cloth is characterized by the interlacing of wires in a warp and weft pattern, similar to textile weaving. This material is widely used for filtration, screening, and protective barriers in environments where high strength and resistance to oxidation are required. The classification is determined by the physical structure of the product (woven) and the material (stainless steel), distinguishing it from expanded metal or welded wire mesh which fall under different subheadings within the same chapter.

Products Included

• Woven stainless steel wire mesh
• Stainless steel filter cloth
• Stainless steel screen cloth for sifting
• Fine stainless steel wire gauze
• Industrial stainless steel woven wire fabric

Common Misclassification

Stainless steel wire cloth is frequently confused with HS code 7314.12, which is specifically for endless bands for machinery (e.g., conveyor belts). Another common error is using 7314.19, which is the residual category for other woven cloth of iron or steel that is not stainless. If the wire is welded at the intersections rather than woven, it must be classified under 7314.20 or 7314.31-39. Additionally, if the wire cloth is made into a finished article, such as a kitchen strainer, it would move to 7323.93. Proper identification of the manufacturing technique (weaving vs. welding) is essential for correct classification.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Stainless steel wire cloth?

The HS code for woven cloth made of stainless steel wire is 7314.14.

Does this code include stainless steel expanded metal?

No, expanded metal of iron or steel is classified under HS code 7314.50, as it is produced by slitting and stretching a sheet rather than weaving individual wires.