HS Code for Steel wire products

HS code 7326.20 serves as a specific classification for articles made of iron or steel wire that do not fit into more specialized categories within the Harmonized System. This "wire articles" designation is part of the broader 7326 heading for "other articles of iron or steel." To be classified here, the product must be a finished or semi-finished good where the wire is the primary component and provides the essential character of the item. The classification logic follows a "last resort" principle; if a wire product is a spring, it goes to 7320; if it is a nail, it goes to 7317; and if it is a fence, it goes to 7314. Therefore, 7326.20 captures a wide variety of miscellaneous wire-based goods used in retail, industrial, and domestic settings. These items are typically manufactured through processes such as bending, forming, and joining wire that has already been drawn to its final diameter. The versatility of this code makes it one of the most frequently used for custom-engineered wire components that lack a unique HS heading. It includes items that have been coated, plated, or painted, provided the core material remains iron or steel wire. This code is essential for importers of specialized hardware and household wire goods that do not meet the criteria for kitchenware or furniture components.

Products Included

• Wire baskets and storage bins
• Wire coat hangers
• Wire trays and cooling racks
• Bird cages and small animal enclosures made of wire
• Specialized wire forms for industrial machinery
• Wire ties and fasteners (not elsewhere specified)

Common Misclassification

Frequently confused with 7314 for wire mesh or 7317 for nails, tacks, and drawing pins. If the wire article is a spring, it must be classified under 7320. If it is a household kitchen tool like a whisk, it might fall under 7323. If the wire product is part of a piece of furniture, such as a shelf for a cabinet, it may be classified under Chapter 94.

FAQ

What is the HS code for steel wire products?

General articles made of iron or steel wire are classified under HS code 7326.20.

Are wire shelves included here?

If the shelves are simple wire constructions not part of a specific piece of furniture, they typically fall under 7326.20; however, if they are designed as furniture components, they move to 9403.