Chapter 73 covers articles of iron or steel, but excludes iron and steel smelting raw materials (such as pig iron and ferroalloys) and primary rolled products such as steel plates and sections (classified under Chapter 72). This chapter mainly includes iron and steel pipe fittings, hollow profiles, steel wire, iron and steel fasteners, springs, chains, tools, household articles, sanitary ware, etc. The core characteristic is that these products have undergone further processing and have specific uses or shapes, and are no longer simply rolled or cast semi-finished products. Heading 7314 covers cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire, and expanded metal of iron or steel, as well as wire netting and wire cloth. It includes iron or steel wire mesh made by weaving, welding, twisting, etc., commonly used for screening, filtration, protection, fencing, building reinforcement, etc. However, it does not include iron or steel wire itself (classified under 7217) or articles made of iron or steel wire (such as wire rope under 7312). First 2 digits 73: Chapter 73, articles of iron or steel. Digits 3-4: 14: Heading 7314, cloth, grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire. Digits 5-6: 30: Subheading 731430, specifically 'Other woven products of iron or steel wire.' Note: Heading 7314 also includes galvanized or zinc-coated wire netting (731431), other plastic-coated or coated wire netting (731439), etc. 731430 generally refers to woven wire netting that has not been galvanized or plastic-coated, or other woven wire netting not elsewhere specified. Classification requires determining the subheading based on material, coating, weaving method, etc. This product is woven steel wire mesh, belonging to mesh products made of iron or steel wire, and meets the description of heading 7314. Since it has not undergone galvanizing or plastic coating treatment and does not fall under other specified subheadings (such as 731431 for galvanized or zinc-coated, and 731439 for other coatings), it is classified under 731430. If it is wire mesh cloth but galvanized, it should be classified under 731431; if it is wire mesh but used for specific machine parts, it may be classified under 8487, etc., but general woven mesh is still classified under 7314.
Chapter
Chapter 73 covers articles of iron or steel, but excludes iron and steel smelting raw materials (such as pig iron and ferroalloys) and primary rolled products such as steel plates and sections (classified under Chapter 72). This chapter mainly includes iron and steel pipe fittings, hollow profiles, steel wire, iron and steel fasteners, springs, chains, tools, household articles, sanitary ware, etc. The core characteristic is that these products have undergone further processing and have specific uses or shapes, and are no longer simply rolled or cast semi-finished products.
Heading
Heading 7314 covers cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire, and expanded metal of iron or steel, as well as wire netting and wire cloth. It includes iron or steel wire mesh made by weaving, welding, twisting, etc., commonly used for screening, filtration, protection, fencing, building reinforcement, etc. However, it does not include iron or steel wire itself (classified under 7217) or articles made of iron or steel wire (such as wire rope under 7312).
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 73: Chapter 73, articles of iron or steel. Digits 3-4: 14: Heading 7314, cloth, grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire. Digits 5-6: 30: Subheading 731430, specifically 'Other woven products of iron or steel wire.' Note: Heading 7314 also includes galvanized or zinc-coated wire netting (731431), other plastic-coated or coated wire netting (731439), etc. 731430 generally refers to woven wire netting that has not been galvanized or plastic-coated, or other woven wire netting not elsewhere specified. Classification requires determining the subheading based on material, coating, weaving method, etc.
Classification Basis
This product is woven steel wire mesh, belonging to mesh products made of iron or steel wire, and meets the description of heading 7314. Since it has not undergone galvanizing or plastic coating treatment and does not fall under other specified subheadings (such as 731431 for galvanized or zinc-coated, and 731439 for other coatings), it is classified under 731430. If it is wire mesh cloth but galvanized, it should be classified under 731431; if it is wire mesh but used for specific machine parts, it may be classified under 8487, etc., but general woven mesh is still classified under 7314.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The Chinese and English names of the declared goods, which should accurately reflect the product attributes, such as 'woven steel wire mesh' or 'stainless steel woven mesh.' Material: Indicate the material of the steel wire, such as 'low carbon steel,' 'stainless steel,' 'galvanized steel,' etc., which affects classification and tax rates. Specifications and Dimensions: Includes wire diameter, aperture (mesh count), mesh width, mesh length, etc., such as 'wire diameter 0.5mm, aperture 2mm, width 1m.' Weaving Method: Explain the weaving method, such as 'plain weave,' 'twill weave,' 'dutch weave,' etc. Surface Treatment: Describe whether there is galvanizing, plastic coating, painting, etc., such as 'galvanized,' 'PVC coated.' Use: Explain the main use, such as 'for building protection,' 'for filtration,' 'for fencing.' Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in 'None.' Model: If there is a model, declare it; if no model, fill in 'None.' Product Name: Woven steel wire mesh; Material: Low carbon steel; Specifications and Dimensions: Wire diameter 0.8mm, aperture 5mm, mesh width 1.2m, mesh length 30m; Weaving Method: Plain weave; Surface Treatment: No galvanizing, no plastic coating; Use: For construction site protection; Brand: None; Model: None. Mistakenly classifying galvanized steel wire mesh under 731430, when it should actually be classified under 731431. Mistakenly classifying stainless steel woven mesh under 731430; stainless steel mesh is usually classified under 731414 or 731419. Mistakenly classifying welded steel wire mesh under 731430; welded mesh should be classified under 731420. Failing to declare coating information, resulting in incorrect subheading classification.
Product Name
The Chinese and English names of the declared goods, which should accurately reflect the product attributes, such as 'woven steel wire mesh' or 'stainless steel woven mesh.'
⚠️ Only writing 'steel wire mesh' without indicating the weaving process, or mistakenly writing it as 'expanded metal.'
Material
Indicate the material of the steel wire, such as 'low carbon steel,' 'stainless steel,' 'galvanized steel,' etc., which affects classification and tax rates.
⚠️ Vaguely writing 'steel' without distinguishing stainless steel from carbon steel.
Specifications and Dimensions
Includes wire diameter, aperture (mesh count), mesh width, mesh length, etc., such as 'wire diameter 0.5mm, aperture 2mm, width 1m.'
⚠️ Only writing 'standard specifications' without key dimensions.
Weaving Method
Explain the weaving method, such as 'plain weave,' 'twill weave,' 'dutch weave,' etc.
⚠️ Not specifying the weaving method, or mistakenly writing it as 'welded.'
Surface Treatment
Describe whether there is galvanizing, plastic coating, painting, etc., such as 'galvanized,' 'PVC coated.'
⚠️ Failing to declare the coating, resulting in incorrect subheading classification.
Use
Explain the main use, such as 'for building protection,' 'for filtration,' 'for fencing.'
⚠️ Use description is too broad, such as 'for industrial use.'
Brand
If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in 'None.'
⚠️ Confusing brand with trademark, or failing to declare the brand.
Model
If there is a model, declare it; if no model, fill in 'None.'
⚠️ Confusing model with specifications, or failing to declare.
Example： Product Name: Woven steel wire mesh; Material: Low carbon steel; Specifications and Dimensions: Wire diameter 0.8mm, aperture 5mm, mesh width 1.2m, mesh length 30m; Weaving Method: Plain weave; Surface Treatment: No galvanizing, no plastic coating; Use: For construction site protection; Brand: None; Model: None.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying galvanized steel wire mesh under 731430, when it should actually be classified under 731431.
Mistakenly classifying stainless steel woven mesh under 731430; stainless steel mesh is usually classified under 731414 or 731419.
Mistakenly classifying welded steel wire mesh under 731430; welded mesh should be classified under 731420.
Failing to declare coating information, resulting in incorrect subheading classification.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core classification basis: 1. Material is iron or steel wire; 2. Made into mesh through weaving process; 3. Not subjected to galvanizing or plastic coating treatment (otherwise classified under 731431 or 731439); 4. Not an article specified under other headings (such as wire rope under 7312, wire cloth under 7314). Also refer to the Import and Export Tariff and notes to ensure compliance with the description of 7314. 731431 Galvanized or zinc-coated steel wire mesh: Surface has undergone galvanizing or zinc coating treatment, while 731430 is woven steel wire mesh without such coating treatment. 731439 Other plastic-coated or coated steel wire mesh: Surface is plastic-coated or coated with other non-zinc coatings, while 731430 has no coating. 731420 Welded steel wire mesh: Made by welding, while 731430 is made by weaving. 731414 Stainless steel woven mesh: Material is stainless steel, while 731430 is usually carbon steel or ordinary steel. 731419 Other woven mesh of stainless steel wire: Also made of stainless steel, but may differ in weaving method or specifications. Confirm whether the material is iron or steel wire, excluding stainless steel (classified under 731414). Confirm the weaving method, excluding welded mesh (classified under 731420). Confirm the surface has no galvanizing or plastic coating (otherwise classified under 731431/731439). Confirm it is not specified under other headings (such as wire rope under 7312). Verify that specifications and dimensions are consistent with the declared elements.
Basis
Core classification basis: 1. Material is iron or steel wire; 2. Made into mesh through weaving process; 3. Not subjected to galvanizing or plastic coating treatment (otherwise classified under 731431 or 731439); 4. Not an article specified under other headings (such as wire rope under 7312, wire cloth under 7314). Also refer to the Import and Export Tariff and notes to ensure compliance with the description of 7314.
Confused Codes：
731431 - Galvanized or zinc-coated steel wire mesh
Surface has undergone galvanizing or zinc coating treatment, while 731430 is woven steel wire mesh without such coating treatment.
731439 - Other plastic-coated or coated steel wire mesh
Surface is plastic-coated or coated with other non-zinc coatings, while 731430 has no coating.
731420 - Welded steel wire mesh
Made by welding, while 731430 is made by weaving.
731414 - Stainless steel woven mesh
Material is stainless steel, while 731430 is usually carbon steel or ordinary steel.
731419 - Other woven mesh of stainless steel wire
Also made of stainless steel, but may differ in weaving method or specifications.
Self-Check：
✓ Confirm whether the material is iron or steel wire, excluding stainless steel (classified under 731414).
✓ Confirm the weaving method, excluding welded mesh (classified under 731420).
✓ Confirm the surface has no galvanizing or plastic coating (otherwise classified under 731431/731439).
✓ Confirm it is not specified under other headings (such as wire rope under 7312).
✓ Verify that specifications and dimensions are consistent with the declared elements.
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether woven steel wire mesh should be classified under 731430 or 731431? The key is surface treatment: if the steel wire mesh has been galvanized or zinc-coated, it should be classified under 731431; if it has not been galvanized or zinc-coated, it is classified under 731430. When declaring, provide surface treatment certificates or sample photos. Can stainless steel woven mesh be classified under 731430? No. Stainless steel woven mesh should be classified under 731414 (woven mesh of stainless steel) or 731419 (other woven mesh of stainless steel wire). 731430 applies to woven mesh of non-stainless iron or steel wire. What is the difference in classification between welded steel wire mesh and woven steel wire mesh? Welded steel wire mesh is classified under 731420, and woven steel wire mesh is classified under 731430. The difference lies in the manufacturing process: welded mesh is formed by welding intersection points, while woven mesh is formed by interweaving warp and weft. When declaring woven steel wire mesh, what specific specification and dimension information is required? Wire diameter (mm), aperture or mesh count, mesh width (m), mesh length (m), etc. are required. This information affects classification and valuation, and it is recommended to list it in detail on the customs declaration form. If woven steel wire mesh has a coating but is not galvanized, which code should it be classified under? If the coating is plastic or other non-zinc material, it should be classified under 731439 (other plastic-coated or coated steel wire mesh). If the coating is zinc, it is classified under 731431. How to check the import tax rate for woven steel wire mesh? Tax rates may change. It is recommended to use the General Administration of Customs official website, China International Trade Single Window, or professional tariff inquiry tools, enter HS code 731430 to check the latest MFN rate, general rate, and VAT rate. If woven steel wire mesh is used for machine filtration, is it still classified under 731430? If imported separately as a machine part, it may be classified under a machine parts heading (such as 8421 for filtering equipment parts). However, if imported as material, it is still classified under 731430. Judgment should be based on actual use and import status. Are brand and model mandatory for declaration during customs clearance? According to customs regulations, brand and model are declaration elements and must be declared truthfully. If there is no brand or model, fill in 'None'; it cannot be omitted.
Q: How to determine whether woven steel wire mesh should be classified under 731430 or 731431?
A: The key is surface treatment: if the steel wire mesh has been galvanized or zinc-coated, it should be classified under 731431; if it has not been galvanized or zinc-coated, it is classified under 731430. When declaring, provide surface treatment certificates or sample photos.
Q: Can stainless steel woven mesh be classified under 731430?
A: No. Stainless steel woven mesh should be classified under 731414 (woven mesh of stainless steel) or 731419 (other woven mesh of stainless steel wire). 731430 applies to woven mesh of non-stainless iron or steel wire.
Q: What is the difference in classification between welded steel wire mesh and woven steel wire mesh?
A: Welded steel wire mesh is classified under 731420, and woven steel wire mesh is classified under 731430. The difference lies in the manufacturing process: welded mesh is formed by welding intersection points, while woven mesh is formed by interweaving warp and weft.
Q: When declaring woven steel wire mesh, what specific specification and dimension information is required?
A: Wire diameter (mm), aperture or mesh count, mesh width (m), mesh length (m), etc. are required. This information affects classification and valuation, and it is recommended to list it in detail on the customs declaration form.
Q: If woven steel wire mesh has a coating but is not galvanized, which code should it be classified under?
A: If the coating is plastic or other non-zinc material, it should be classified under 731439 (other plastic-coated or coated steel wire mesh). If the coating is zinc, it is classified under 731431.
Q: How to check the import tax rate for woven steel wire mesh?
A: Tax rates may change. It is recommended to use the General Administration of Customs official website, China International Trade Single Window, or professional tariff inquiry tools, enter HS code 731430 to check the latest MFN rate, general rate, and VAT rate.
Q: If woven steel wire mesh is used for machine filtration, is it still classified under 731430?
A: If imported separately as a machine part, it may be classified under a machine parts heading (such as 8421 for filtering equipment parts). However, if imported as material, it is still classified under 731430. Judgment should be based on actual use and import status.
Q: Are brand and model mandatory for declaration during customs clearance?
A: According to customs regulations, brand and model are declaration elements and must be declared truthfully. If there is no brand or model, fill in 'None'; it cannot be omitted.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.