Product classification
HS code for Steel fencing panels: 7314.20
Iron or steel wire, grill, netting and fencing, welded at intersections, of wire with a maximum cross-sectional dimension of 3mm or more and mesh size 100cm2 or more.
Classification of steel fencing panels under HS 7314.20
Steel fencing panels are classified under HS code 7314.20, which specifically addresses welded wire grill, netting, and fencing. This code is unique because it sets very specific physical dimensions that must be met for the product to be included. The wire used in the panel must have a maximum cross-sectional dimension (usually the diameter) of 3mm or more. Furthermore, the mesh size—defined as the area of the individual openings within the grid—must be 100cm² or more. These panels are created by laying wires across each other and welding them at every intersection, creating a rigid and durable structure. This type of fencing is commonly used in high-security environments, industrial sites, and as reinforcement in concrete. The classification under 7314.20 is restricted to the panels themselves. If the panels are imported as part of a complete kit that includes posts, tensioners, and gates, customs authorities may classify the entire shipment as a prefabricated structure under 7308.90. The material must be iron or steel wire, which can be galvanized or plastic-coated. The welding process is the defining characteristic; woven or expanded metal products are excluded from this specific subheading and are found elsewhere in heading 7314. Accurate measurement of both the wire gauge and the mesh opening size is critical for compliance with this code.
- Covers
- Welded wire fencing panels (3mm+ wire)
- Heavy-duty security mesh sections
- Reinforced wire grids for construction
- Industrial partition panels made of welded wire
- Also under 7314.20
- BRC Welded Mesh
- Deacero welded wire mesh
- Betafence welded mesh panels
- Maccaferri gabion mesh
- Nucor reinforcing mesh
Codes often confused with 7314.20
Common mistake. If the wire diameter is less than 3mm or the mesh size is smaller than 100cm², the product is classified under 7314.31. If the fencing is woven rather than welded, it falls under 7314.14 or 7314.41 depending on the coating.
Top exporters and importers of HS 731420 (the code used for steel fencing panels), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 731420 (the code used for steel fencing panels) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 16% 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 731420, not only steel fencing panels.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $268M 15% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $238M 14% of world exports
- 3 Italy $231M 13% of world exports
World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $280M 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $222M 12% of world imports
- 3 Croatia $130M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $1.8B 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 steel fencing panels
Brazil classifies steel fencing panels under NCM 7314.20.00: HS 7314.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about steel fencing panels
What is the HS code for Steel fencing panels?
The HS code for Steel fencing panels is 731420 (Iron or steel wire; grill, netting and fencing, welded at intersections, of wire with a maximum cross-sectional dimension of 3mm or more and mesh size 100cm2 or more). The HS code for welded steel wire fencing panels with wire 3mm or thicker and mesh size 100cm² or larger is 7314.20.
How do I classify Steel fencing panels for customs?
Steel fencing panels is classified under HS code 731420 — Iron or steel wire; grill, netting and fencing, welded at intersections, of wire with a maximum cross-sectional dimension of 3mm or more and mesh size 100cm2 or more. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this include plastic-coated fencing?
Yes, as long as the core material is iron or steel wire and it meets the welding and dimension requirements.
Which countries are the top exporters of steel fencing panels (HS 731420)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 731420 (the code used for steel fencing panels) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($268M, 15% of world exports), the Netherlands ($238M) and Italy ($231M). World exports came to about $1.8B, 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 steel fencing panels (HS 731420)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 731420 (the code used for steel fencing panels) in UN Comtrade data were France ($280M, 16% of world imports), Germany ($222M) and Croatia ($130M). World imports came to about $1.8B, 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 Steel fencing panels the same in all countries?
The base HS code 731420 for Steel fencing panels 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 steel fencing panels in Brazil?
In Brazil, steel fencing panels (HS 731420) is classified under NCM 7314.20.00.