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HSChapter 73
U.S. imports of plastic-coated iron or steel wire grill, netting & fencing (non-welded) (HS 731442) totaled $1.6M in July 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Plastic-Coated Iron or Steel Wire Grill, Netting & Fencing (Non-Welded) paid $894K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 55% on $1.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Plastic-Coated Iron or Steel Wire Grill, Netting & Fencing (Non-Welded) imports of $1.6M in July 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.3M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataA polymer outer layer — PVC being the most common — distinguishes this subheading from zinc-coated and bare-wire alternatives, and the coating's material identity is the classification pivot point. The US schedule separates chain link fencing (7314420030) from other non-chain-link formats (7314420060), acknowledging that plastic-coated chain link is a distinct commercial product used in residential, commercial, and sports-facility perimeter applications. China dominates supply, with Vietnam second; both origins carry Section 301 and Section 232 exposure, making duty management a central cost consideration. Importers should confirm that the plastic coating is the outermost layer and that the wire substrate is iron or steel, as fiber-core or aluminum-substrate products classify elsewhere.
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137 shipments/mo
HTS 731442 does not specify a minimum coating thickness or polymer type — any plastic coating on an iron or steel wire mesh or fencing product (that is not welded at the intersection) falls here. However, if the plastic coating is so thick that it becomes the essential character of the article, classification may shift to a plastics heading in Chapter 39. When coating weight substantially exceeds wire weight, a binding ruling from CBP is advisable.
Country of origin for steel wire products is generally determined by substantial transformation. If the wire is drawn and coated in Vietnam from Chinese wire rod, CBP may still find Chinese origin depending on the processing steps involved. Importers should obtain a detailed production affidavit from the Vietnamese manufacturer and consider requesting a CBP origin ruling before the first shipment to avoid unexpected Section 301 liability.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7314420060 | Othr Grll,Nttng,Fncng,Ios,Nt Chn Lnk,Ctd W Plstc | $1.2M | 66.44% | 99.50% | $814K |
| 7314420030 | Chain Link Fencing, Ios, Coated With Plastic | $397K | 20.30% | 100.00% | $81K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7314420000 | Grill Netting Fencing, Plastic Coated Ios Wr NESOI | $219K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$219KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
China and Mexico together supply 67% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
0.4% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 55.15%.