Zinc-Coated Welded Hardware Cloth from China
Galvanized welded wire fabric in 1/4-inch mesh, sold in rolls for repairs and screening. Falls under HTS 7314.31.50.80 as 'other' zinc-plated welded netting of steel wire <16mm. Versatile for window screens or ventilation covers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Distinguish from 'insect screening' which may classify under 5112 if textile-based
• Document as 'hardware cloth' with weld specs to stay in 7314 vs. expanded metal
• Check for uniform coating; spotty zinc leads to uncoated classification and lower duties