Product classification
HS code for Welded wire mesh: 7314.31
Iron or steel wire, grill, netting and fencing, welded at the intersection, n.e.c. in item no. 7314.20, plated or coated with zinc.
Classification of welded wire mesh under HS 7314.31
Welded wire mesh is categorized under HS code 7314.31, which pertains to iron or steel wire products that are welded at their intersections. This specific code is designated for mesh that has been plated or coated with zinc (galvanized) after or during the manufacturing process. The classification is driven by the material (iron or steel wire), the construction method (welding at cross-points rather than weaving), and the surface treatment (zinc coating). To qualify for this heading, the product must consist of longitudinal and transverse wires that are fused together, typically by electric resistance welding, creating a rigid grid structure used in fencing, security, and industrial applications.
- Covers
- Galvanized welded wire fencing panels
- Zinc-coated welded wire fabric
- Welded wire mesh rolls for agriculture
- Heavy-duty galvanized wire partitions
- Welded wire cages for storage
- Also under 7314.31
- Bekaert welded mesh
- Red Brand field fence
- Deacero galvanized mesh
- Betafence Nylofor
- Cyclone welded wire
Codes often confused with 7314.31
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 7314.20, which is specifically for grill, netting, and fencing welded at the intersection, intended for concrete reinforcement (often called rebar mesh). If the mesh is not galvanized, it may fall under 7314.39. Furthermore, woven wire cloth that is not welded at the intersections is classified under 7314.14 or 7314.19. It is vital to check if the mesh is 'welded' or 'woven' before assigning the code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 731431 (the code used for welded wire mesh), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 731431 (the code used for welded wire mesh) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 24% 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 731431, not only welded wire mesh.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $326M 44% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $60M 8.0% of world exports
- 3 Poland $47M 6.3% of world exports
World total: $747M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $161M 24% of world imports
- 2 Italy $51M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 Germany $43M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $666M 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 welded wire mesh
Brazil classifies welded wire mesh under NCM 7314.31.00: HS 7314.31 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about welded wire mesh
What is the HS code for Welded wire mesh?
The HS code for Welded wire mesh is 731431 (Iron or steel wire; grill, netting and fencing, welded at the intersection, n.e.c. in item no. 7314.20, plated or coated with zinc).
How do I classify Welded wire mesh for customs?
Welded wire mesh is classified under HS code 731431 — Iron or steel wire; grill, netting and fencing, welded at the intersection, n.e.c. in item no. 7314.20, plated or coated with zinc. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for galvanized welded wire mesh?
The correct HS code for welded wire mesh that is plated or coated with zinc is 7314.31.
Is stainless steel welded mesh classified here?
No, stainless steel welded mesh is generally classified under 7314.39 (if welded) or 7314.14 (if woven), as 7314.31 specifically specifies zinc-coated iron or steel wire.
Which countries are the top exporters of welded wire mesh (HS 731431)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 731431 (the code used for welded wire mesh) in UN Comtrade data were China ($326M, 44% of world exports), Belgium ($60M) and Poland ($47M). World exports came to about $747M, 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 welded wire mesh (HS 731431)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 731431 (the code used for welded wire mesh) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($161M, 24% of world imports), Italy ($51M) and Germany ($43M). World imports came to about $666M, 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 Welded wire mesh the same in all countries?
The base HS code 731431 for Welded 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 welded wire mesh in Brazil?
In Brazil, welded wire mesh (HS 731431) is classified under NCM 7314.31.00.