Product classification
HS code for Steel welded fence: 7314.39
Iron or steel wire, grill, netting and fencing, welded at the intersection, n.e.c. in item no. 7314.20, (other than plated or coated with zinc).
Classification of steel welded fence under HS 7314.39
Steel welded fence is classified under HS code 7314.39 because it falls within the category of iron or steel wire products that are welded at the intersection. Heading 7314 covers cloth, grill, netting, and fencing made of iron or steel wire. The specific subheading 7314.39 is used for products that do not meet the criteria of 7314.20 (which requires a wire thickness of 3mm or more and a mesh size of 100cm2 or more) and are not plated or coated with zinc. This classification is determined by the material composition (iron or steel), the manufacturing process (welding at intersections), and the absence of specific coatings like zinc. The General Interpretative Rules (GIR) guide this classification by looking at the most specific description available for wire products that are neither expanded metal nor woven but are joined by welding. This code is essential for identifying industrial and residential fencing materials that rely on structural welds rather than weaving or simple twisting of wires.
- Covers
- Welded wire mesh panels for security fencing
- Industrial welded wire partitions
- Non-galvanized welded wire garden fencing
- Black annealed welded wire fabric
- PVC coated welded wire fence (if the core is not zinc-coated)
- Also under 7314.39
- Chain-Link Fence Co. (uncoated)
- Master Halco (painted options)
- Betafence (PVC-coated welded mesh)
- Bekaert (uncoated industrial mesh)
Codes often confused with 7314.39
Common mistake. Steel welded fence is frequently confused with HS code 7314.20. The distinction lies in the dimensions; 7314.20 is reserved for mesh made of wire with a cross-sectional dimension of 3mm or more and having a mesh size of 100cm2 or more. Another common error is using 7314.41, which is specifically for wire fencing that has been plated or coated with zinc (galvanized). If the fence is part of a pre-fabricated building structure, some importers mistakenly use 7308.90, but 7314 remains the primary heading for the mesh material itself.
Top exporters and importers of HS 731439 (the code used for steel welded fence), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 731439 (the code used for steel welded fence) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 9.5% 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 731439, not only steel welded fence.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $126M 19% of world exports
- 2 Italy $95M 14% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $74M 11% of world exports
World total: $656M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $59M 9.5% of world imports
- 2 Germany $45M 7.2% of world imports
- 3 United States $40M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $622M 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 welded fence
Brazil classifies steel welded fence under NCM 7314.39.00: HS 7314.39 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about steel welded fence
What is the HS code for Steel welded fence?
The HS code for Steel welded fence is 731439 (Iron or steel wire; grill, netting and fencing, welded at the intersection, n.e.c. in item no. 7314.20, (other than plated or coated with zinc)). The HS code for steel welded fence that is not zinc-coated and does not meet the specific size requirements of 7314.20 is 7314.39.
How do I classify Steel welded fence for customs?
Steel welded fence is classified under HS code 731439 — Iron or steel wire; grill, netting and fencing, welded at the intersection, n.e.c. in item no. 7314.20, (other than plated or coated with zinc). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the coating affect the HS code for welded fencing?
Yes, if the steel wire is coated with zinc, it must be classified under 7314.31 or 7314.41 depending on the welding structure. HS code 7314.39 is specifically for those not coated with zinc.
Which countries are the top exporters of steel welded fence (HS 731439)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 731439 (the code used for steel welded fence) in UN Comtrade data were China ($126M, 19% of world exports), Italy ($95M) and Belgium ($74M). World exports came to about $656M, 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 welded fence (HS 731439)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 731439 (the code used for steel welded fence) in UN Comtrade data were France ($59M, 9.5% of world imports), Germany ($45M) and the United States ($40M). World imports came to about $622M, 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 welded fence the same in all countries?
The base HS code 731439 for Steel welded 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 steel welded fence in Brazil?
In Brazil, steel welded fence (HS 731439) is classified under NCM 7314.39.00.