Product classification
HS code for Steel wire products: 7326.20
Iron or steel, wire articles.
Classification of steel wire products under HS 7326.20
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.
- Covers
- 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)
- Also under 7326.20
- Bekaert (wire mesh, fencing)
- Leggett & Platt (wire components)
- Acme Wire Products (custom wire forms)
- Stanley Black & Decker (some wire products)
- IKEA (wire storage solutions)
Codes often confused with 7326.20
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 732620 (the code used for steel wire products), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 732620 (the code used for steel wire products) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 732620, not only steel wire products.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.5B 37% of world exports
- 2 Germany $271M 6.8% of world exports
- 3 Czechia $215M 5.4% of world exports
World total: $4.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $409M 12% of world imports
- 2 Germany $254M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 France $189M 5.7% of world imports
World total: $3.3B 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 products
Brazil classifies steel wire products under NCM 7326.20.00: HS 7326.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product falls under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Importers to the EU must declare embedded carbon emissions and purchase CBAM certificates.
Questions about steel wire products
What is the HS code for Steel wire products?
The HS code for Steel wire products is 732620 (Iron or steel; wire articles). General articles made of iron or steel wire are classified under HS code 7326.20.
How do I classify Steel wire products for customs?
Steel wire products is classified under HS code 732620 — Iron or steel; wire articles. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of steel wire products (HS 732620)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 732620 (the code used for steel wire products) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.5B, 37% of world exports), Germany ($271M) and Czechia ($215M). World exports came to about $4.0B, 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 products (HS 732620)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 732620 (the code used for steel wire products) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($409M, 12% of world imports), Germany ($254M) and France ($189M). World imports came to about $3.3B, 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 products the same in all countries?
The base HS code 732620 for Steel wire products 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 products in Brazil?
In Brazil, steel wire products (HS 732620) is classified under NCM 7326.20.00.