Product classification
HS code for Stainless steel wire cloth: 7314.14
Iron or steel, woven cloth, of stainless steel, (other than endless bands for machinery).
Classification of stainless steel wire cloth under HS 7314.14
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.
- Covers
- 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
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 731414 (the code used for stainless steel wire cloth), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 731414 (the code used for stainless steel wire cloth) 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 wire cloth.
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 wire cloth
Brazil classifies stainless steel wire cloth 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 wire cloth
What is the HS code for Stainless steel wire cloth?
The HS code for Stainless steel wire cloth is 731414 (Iron or steel; woven cloth, of stainless steel, (other than endless bands for machinery)). The HS code for woven cloth made of stainless steel wire is 7314.14.
How do I classify Stainless steel wire cloth for customs?
Stainless steel wire cloth 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 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of stainless steel wire cloth (HS 731414)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 731414 (the code used for stainless steel wire cloth) 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 wire cloth (HS 731414)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 731414 (the code used for stainless steel wire cloth) 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 wire cloth the same in all countries?
The base HS code 731414 for Stainless steel wire cloth 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 wire cloth in Brazil?
In Brazil, stainless steel wire cloth (HS 731414) is classified under NCM 7314.14.00.