Product classification
HS code for Woven wire cloth: 7314.19
Iron or steel, woven cloth, other than of stainless steel.
Classification of woven wire cloth under HS 7314.19
Woven wire cloth made of iron or steel, excluding stainless steel, is classified under HS code 7314.19. This classification is based on the material composition and the specific manufacturing technique of weaving. Heading 7314 covers cloth, grill, netting, and fencing made of iron or steel wire. The subheading 7314.19 is a residual category for woven products that do not meet the criteria for stainless steel, which are classified under 7314.12 or 7314.14. The term 'woven' refers to the interlacing of wire strands, typically at right angles, to create a mesh. This process is distinct from welding or expanding metal. The classification applies to a wide range of industrial products used for sifting, screening, and filtering. The wire used must be iron or non-alloy steel, often galvanized or coated with plastic, but not made of stainless steel. Customs authorities look for the weave pattern and the metallurgical composition to confirm this code. If the wire is welded at the intersections rather than woven, it must be classified under 7314.20 or 7314.31, depending on the specifications. The durability and tensile strength of the iron or steel wire are key factors in its industrial application, and the absence of high chromium content distinguishes it from more expensive stainless steel variants.
- Covers
- Galvanized steel woven wire mesh
- Carbon steel industrial filter cloth
- Iron wire screens for sifting
- Plastic-coated iron wire cloth
- Non-stainless steel woven fencing
- 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 often confused with 7314.14, which is specifically for stainless steel woven cloth. It is also frequently misclassified with 7314.20, which covers grill and netting welded at the intersection. If the product is made of copper wire, it must be classified under 7414.00.
Top exporters and importers of HS 731419 (the code used for woven wire cloth), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 731419 (the code used for woven wire cloth) 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 woven wire cloth.
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 woven wire cloth
Brazil classifies woven wire cloth 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 woven wire cloth
What is the HS code for Woven wire cloth?
The HS code for Woven wire cloth is 731419 (Iron or steel; woven cloth, other than of stainless steel). The HS code for woven wire cloth of iron or steel (non-stainless) is 7314.19.
How do I classify Woven wire cloth for customs?
Woven wire cloth is classified under HS code 731419 — Iron or steel; woven cloth, other than of stainless steel. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish woven cloth from welded mesh?
Woven cloth features interlaced wires, whereas welded mesh has wires that are fused together at every intersection point.
Which countries are the top exporters of woven wire cloth (HS 731419)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 731419 (the code used for woven wire cloth) 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 woven wire cloth (HS 731419)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 731419 (the code used for woven wire cloth) 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 Woven wire cloth the same in all countries?
The base HS code 731419 for Woven wire cloth 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 woven wire cloth in Brazil?
In Brazil, woven wire cloth (HS 731419) is classified under NCM 7314.19.00.