Carbon Steel Expanded Metal Grating
Heavy-duty expanded metal grating from low-carbon steel wire, designed for walkway platforms with raised strands for slip resistance. It qualifies under HTS 7314.50.00.00 as expanded metal, not welded grating.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cut and assembled into floor panels
Prefabricated expanded metal platforms are structures of Chapter 73, not bulk expanded sheets.
If finished with powder coating exceeding minor surface treatment
Heavily finished expanded metal may be seen as 'other grill/netting' if not purely expanded form.
If imported as flat-rolled sheet before expansion
Pre-expansion flat-rolled steel products are under Chapter 72.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm no welding was used in production, as welded gratings fall under different subheadings
• Label sheets with SWL (safe working load) ratings if marketed for flooring to support end-use declarations
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'perforated metal' which leads to Chapter 72 classification
Related Products under HTS 7314.50.00.00
Galvanized Steel Expanded Metal Sheet
A sheet of expanded metal made from galvanized steel wire, featuring diamond-shaped openings created by slitting and stretching the sheet. It falls under HTS 7314.50.00.00 as expanded metal of iron or steel, distinct from woven cloth or grill due to its expansion process.
Stainless Steel Expanded Metal Mesh
Expanded metal mesh produced from stainless steel wire (type 304), with uniform hexagonal openings for ventilation and security applications. Classified under HTS 7314.50.00.00 specifically as expanded metal of iron or steel wire.
Aluminum-Plated Expanded Metal Sheet
Expanded metal sheet with aluminum plating on steel wire base for corrosion resistance in outdoor fencing. Falls under HTS 7314.50.00.00 due to its iron or steel wire construction via expansion process.
Diamond Pattern Expanded Metal Panel
Standard diamond-pattern expanded metal panels from mild steel wire, commonly used for machine guards and ventilation. Classified in HTS 7314.50.00.00 as it matches the expanded metal definition without weaving.
Heavy Gauge Expanded Steel Mesh
Heavy gauge expanded steel mesh (3/4# style) for reinforcement in concrete and security barriers. HTS 7314.50.00.00 applies to this expanded iron or steel wire product.
Flattened Expanded Metal Sheet
Flattened expanded metal sheets from steel wire, providing smoother surface for architectural screens. Still classified under HTS 7314.50.00.00 as the expansion process defines it.