Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Plastic-Coated Iron or Steel Wire Grill, Netting & Fencing (Non-Welded) (HS 731442) totaled $1.4M in August 2026, imported from 19 countries.
Importers of Plastic-Coated Iron or Steel Wire Grill, Netting & Fencing (Non-Welded) paid $713K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 52.97% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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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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Subheading 7 of 10 in heading 7314
Subheading 731442 · $1.4M of $32.0M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7314420060 | Othr Grll, Nttng, Fncng, Ios, Nt Chn Lnk, Ctd W Plstc | $874K | 67.18% | 100.00% | $587K |
| 7314420030 | Chain Link Fencing, Ios, Coated With Plastic | $472K | 26.62% | 100.00% | $126K |
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 | $647K |
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
$1.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$647KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $15.3M of Plastic-Coated Iron or Steel Wire Grill, Netting & Fencing (Non-Welded) and exported $4.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Mexico together supply 63% of it. China pays 73.8% duty; Mexico 10.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 52.97% of imports for consumption.