Product classification
HS code for Steel wire mesh: 7314.19
Iron or steel, woven cloth, other than of stainless steel.
Classification of steel wire mesh under HS 7314.19
Steel wire mesh classified under HS code 7314.19 is defined by its material composition and its structural formation. This code specifically addresses woven cloth, which is a product formed by the interlacing of iron or non-alloy steel wires. Unlike stainless steel variants, these products are made from standard carbon steel and are not welded at the points of contact. The classification process requires identifying that the product is "woven" rather than "welded" or "expanded." The "other than stainless steel" distinction is vital because stainless steel has its own dedicated subheading (7314.12). This material is often used in industrial filtration, agricultural fencing, and architectural applications where the corrosion resistance of stainless steel is not required or where the mesh will be subsequently coated or galvanized. The weaving process involves a warp and a weft, similar to textile production, which provides a specific flexibility and strength profile distinct from welded wire fabrics. To qualify for this code, the iron or steel must not meet the definition of stainless steel (containing 1.2% or less of carbon and 10.5% or more of chromium). The mesh is typically produced on industrial looms and can be supplied in rolls or cut sheets. It is essential to distinguish this from expanded metal, which is made by slitting and stretching a single sheet of metal, as that falls under a different subheading within the same 7314 heading.
- Covers
- Woven carbon steel wire cloth
- Industrial screening mesh (non-stainless)
- Non-alloy steel filter wire
- Architectural woven mesh for facades
- Agricultural fencing mesh (woven type)
- Plain weave and twill weave steel mesh
- Also under 7314.19
- Riverdale Mills galvanized hardware cloth
- Keystone Steel & Wire woven fencing
- Newark Wire Cloth general purpose screens
- Bekaert woven wire mesh
- Liberty Hardware cloth
Codes often confused with 7314.19
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with 7314.12, which is reserved exclusively for woven cloth made of stainless steel. Another common error is using 7314.20, which covers grill, netting, and fencing that is welded at the intersection rather than woven. If the product is expanded metal (made from a sheet rather than individual wires), it must be classified under 7314.50. Furthermore, if the mesh is further processed into a finished article like a basket, it may move to 7326.20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 731419 (the code used for steel wire mesh), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 731419 (the code used for steel wire mesh) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 8.8% 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 731419, not only steel wire mesh.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $76M 37% of world exports
- 2 Italy $23M 11% of world exports
- 3 United States $18M 8.8% of world exports
World total: $205M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $25M 8.8% of world imports
- 2 United States $16M 5.8% of world imports
- 3 Spain $16M 5.7% of world imports
World total: $280M 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 wire mesh
Brazil classifies steel wire mesh under NCM 7314.19.00: HS 7314.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about steel wire mesh
What is the HS code for Steel wire mesh?
The HS code for Steel wire mesh is 731419 (Iron or steel; woven cloth, other than of stainless steel). The HS code for woven iron or non-alloy steel wire mesh is 7314.19.
How do I classify Steel wire mesh for customs?
Steel wire mesh is classified under HS code 731419 — Iron or steel; woven cloth, other than of stainless steel. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include galvanized mesh?
Yes, as long as the base metal is iron or non-alloy steel and the structure is woven rather than welded, galvanized mesh is included under 7314.19.
Which countries are the top exporters of steel wire mesh (HS 731419)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 731419 (the code used for steel wire mesh) in UN Comtrade data were China ($76M, 37% of world exports), Italy ($23M) and the United States ($18M). World exports came to about $205M, 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 wire mesh (HS 731419)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 731419 (the code used for steel wire mesh) in UN Comtrade data were France ($25M, 8.8% of world imports), the United States ($16M) and Spain ($16M). World imports came to about $280M, 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 wire mesh the same in all countries?
The base HS code 731419 for Steel wire mesh 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 wire mesh in Brazil?
In Brazil, steel wire mesh (HS 731419) is classified under NCM 7314.19.00.