What is HS-4 7314 used for?
Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
HS-4 · Heading
7314 — Cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or steel
Chapter 73: Articles of iron or steel
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 7314 when importing items like stainless steel woven cloth for machinery or fencing made of iron wire. This heading covers various products made from iron or steel wire, including cloth, grill, netting, and expanded metal.
To differentiate between the subheadings, consider the material and use. For instance, HS-6 731412 applies to woven cloth and endless bands specifically made of stainless steel for machinery, while HS-6 731414 covers other stainless steel woven cloth not intended for machinery.
When selecting between wire products, note that HS-6 731420 is for welded grill and netting with a wire diameter of 3mm or more, while HS-6 731431 and HS-6 731441 focus on specific coatings like zinc. This helps narrow down your classification based on the product's characteristics.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
iron wire cloth · stainless steel netting · welded wire fencing · expanded metal iron · coated wire products · wire grill fencing · endless bands machinery · iron steel articles · fencing materials · woven cloth specifications · mesh size regulations · iron wire dimensions · stainless steel applications · zinc coating · plastic coating · non-stainless steel products
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Stainless steel woven cloth for conveyor belts (HS-6 731412)
- General stainless steel woven cloth (HS-6 731414)
- Non-stainless steel woven cloth (HS-6 731419)
- Welded wire fencing with a diameter of 3mm or more (HS-6 731420)
- Zinc-coated welded wire netting (HS-6 731431)
- Plastic-coated wire fencing (HS-6 731442)
- Expanded metal sheets made of iron or steel (HS-6 731450)
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How to classify stainless steel woven cloth?
Write down material, use, and product form first, then compare nearby lines before you lock the code.
What are the differences between HS-6 731412 and 731414?
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Which HS code for zinc-coated wire fencing?
Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
How to determine the right HS code for expanded metal?
Match the product to the legal wording, then verify the final pick in your country tariff schedule before filing.
What materials are covered under HS-4 7314?
Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
Related topics
Common real-world topics that come up during code comparison.
importing stainless steel woven cloth for machinery
Check the exact product specs and destination-country tariff notes before finalizing the code.
classifying iron wire grill and netting products
Use this topic to narrow your shortlist, then validate the final code against legal wording.
differences between coated and uncoated wire fencing
Compare adjacent HS lines and pick the one that matches material, function, and product form most closely.
how to find the right HS code for fencing materials
Use this topic to narrow your shortlist, then validate the final code against legal wording.
understanding mesh size for wire netting classification
Use this topic to narrow your shortlist, then validate the final code against legal wording.
requirements for expanded metal under HS-4 7314
Use this as a checklist topic, then confirm legal requirements with your broker or customs advisor.
choosing between stainless and non-stainless steel cloth
Use this topic to narrow your shortlist, then validate the final code against legal wording.
regulations for welded wire fencing imports
Check the exact product specs and destination-country tariff notes before finalizing the code.
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of products fall under HS-4 7314?
- HS-4 7314 includes woven cloth, grill, netting, and fencing made of iron or steel wire, as well as expanded metal.
- How do I choose between HS-6 subheadings?
- Consider the material composition, intended use, and specific characteristics like coating or wire diameter to select the correct subheading.
- What is the significance of mesh size in wire netting?
- Mesh size determines the classification under HS-4 7314, especially for welded wire fencing, affecting compliance and import duties.
- Can I import plastic-coated wire fencing under HS-4 7314?
- Yes, plastic-coated wire fencing is classified under HS-6 731442, which is specifically for wire fencing coated with plastic.
- Are there specific regulations for importing stainless steel products?
- Yes, stainless steel products like woven cloth have specific classifications, such as HS-6 731412 and HS-6 731414, which may have different import duties.
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HS-6 subheadings (10)
- 731412Iron or steel; woven cloth, endless bands for machinery, of stainless steel
- 731414Iron or steel; woven cloth, of stainless steel, (other than endless bands for machinery)
- 731419Iron or steel; woven cloth, other than of stainless steel
- 731420Iron or steel wire; grill, netting and fencing, welded at intersections, of wire with a maximum cross-sectional dimension of 3mm or more and mesh size 100cm2 or more
- 731431Iron or steel wire; grill, netting and fencing, welded at the intersection, n.e.c. in item no. 7314.20, plated or coated with zinc
- 731439Iron or steel wire; grill, netting and fencing, welded at the intersection, n.e.c. in item no. 7314.20, (other than plated or coated with zinc)
- 731441Iron or steel wire; grill, netting and fencing, plated or coated with zinc
- 731442Iron or steel wire; grill, netting and fencing, coated with plastic
- 731449Iron or steel wire; grill, netting and fencing, coated with materials other than zinc or plastic
- 731450Iron or steel; expanded metal