Product classification
HS code for Zinc coated wire fence: 7314.41
Iron or steel wire, grill, netting and fencing, plated or coated with zinc.
Classification of zinc coated wire fence under HS 7314.41
Zinc coated wire fence is classified under HS code 7314.41. Heading 7314 covers cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting, and fencing, of iron or steel wire. The classification within this heading is determined by the surface treatment and the manufacturing method. Subheading 7314.41 specifically identifies products that are "plated or coated with zinc." This includes wire mesh or fencing that has undergone a galvanization process, either through hot-dip or electro-galvanizing. The presence of the zinc coating is the primary factor for this specific subheading. The base material must be iron or steel wire; if the wire were made of another base metal like aluminum or copper, it would be classified in their respective chapters. This classification applies to various types of fencing, provided they are made from interwoven or welded wire and have the specified zinc finish, which provides essential corrosion resistance for outdoor use.
- Covers
- Galvanized chain link fencing
- Zinc-coated hexagonal wire netting
- Galvanized welded wire mesh
- Zinc-coated farm and field fencing
- Galvanized hardware cloth
- Also under 7314.41
- Bekaert Gaucho barbed wire
- Red Brand woven field fence
- Master Halco chain-link
- Cyclone woven wire
- Deacero galvanized netting
Codes often confused with 7314.41
Common mistake. One common misclassification is heading 7313.00, which covers barbed wire and twisted hoop or single flat wire used for fencing. While these are also fencing materials, 7313 is a very specific heading that takes precedence only for those specific types of wire. Standard mesh or grill fencing remains in 7314. Another error involves subheading 7314.42, which is for wire fencing coated with plastics. If a fence is galvanized (zinc-coated) and then subsequently coated with PVC or another plastic, it must be classified under 7314.42 rather than 7314.41. The plastic coating is considered the "outermost" treatment and thus dictates the subheading classification under the hierarchical rules of the HS system.
Top exporters and importers of HS 731441 (the code used for zinc coated wire fence), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 731441 (the code used for zinc coated wire fence) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 48% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 731441, not only zinc coated wire fence.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $344M 48% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $46M 6.4% of world exports
- 3 Poland $44M 6.2% of world exports
World total: $716M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $107M 18% of world imports
- 2 Germany $29M 4.9% of world imports
- 3 Italy $25M 4.2% of world imports
World total: $607M 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 zinc coated wire fence
Brazil classifies zinc coated wire fence under NCM 7314.41.00: HS 7314.41 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about zinc coated wire fence
What is the HS code for Zinc coated wire fence?
The HS code for Zinc coated wire fence is 731441 (Iron or steel wire; grill, netting and fencing, plated or coated with zinc). The HS code for Zinc coated wire fence is 7314.41, specifically for zinc-plated iron or steel wire mesh.
How do I classify Zinc coated wire fence for customs?
Zinc coated wire fence is classified under HS code 731441 — Iron or steel wire; grill, netting and fencing, plated or coated with zinc. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include stainless steel fencing?
No, stainless steel wire mesh and fencing are classified under subheadings 7314.12 or 7314.14, depending on the weave.
Which countries are the top exporters of zinc coated wire fence (HS 731441)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 731441 (the code used for zinc coated wire fence) in UN Comtrade data were China ($344M, 48% of world exports), Mexico ($46M) and Poland ($44M). World exports came to about $716M, 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 zinc coated wire fence (HS 731441)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 731441 (the code used for zinc coated wire fence) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($107M, 18% of world imports), Germany ($29M) and Italy ($25M). World imports came to about $607M, 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 Zinc coated wire fence the same in all countries?
The base HS code 731441 for Zinc coated wire fence 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 zinc coated wire fence in Brazil?
In Brazil, zinc coated wire fence (HS 731441) is classified under NCM 7314.41.00.