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73144900
ARTICLES OF IRON OR STEELCloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or steel

Other

Standard EU duty
0%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
24 docs
L139L143Y824Y859Y878Y757+18
Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%ERGA OMNES 0%AD 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EEA 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%FJ 0%GB 0%GH 0%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%MA 0%MD 0%MX 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%TN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XL 0%
Notes
TM5101. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of goods intended for incorporation in the ships, boats or other vessels classified at the following CN codes 8901 10 10; 8901 20 10; 8901 30 10; 8901 90 10; 8902 00 10; 8903 91 10; 8903 92 10; 8904 00 10; 8904 00 91; 8905 10 10; 8905 90 10; 8906 10 00; 8906 90 10 for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for fitting to or equipping such ships, boats or other vessels.2. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of:(a) goods intended for incorporation in drilling or production platforms:(1) fixed, of subheading ex 8430 49, operating in or outside the territorial sea of Member States, or(2) floating or submersible, of subheading 8905 20, for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for equipping the said platforms.(b) tubes, pipes, cables and their connection pieces, linking these drilling or production platforms to the mainland.
EU003According to The Special Provisions of Section II (A) (3) of the Preliminary Provisions of the Combined Nomenclature the suspension of customs duties for goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms shall be subject to conditions laid down in the relevant provisions of the European Union with a view to customs control of the use of such goods.
CD303The relief from or reduction of customs duties shall be subject to the specific request expressed by the declarant in box 44 "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations", of the Single Administrative Document (SAD)
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.
CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
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Binding Tariff Information

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BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.

Customs classification of other chain-link mesh 7314 49

CN code 7314 49 covers other chain-link mesh of steel wire not classified under CN 7314 41 (galvanised) or CN 7314 42 (plastic-coated). These include raw (uncoated) chain-link mesh, stainless steel chain-link, galvanised and powder-coated chain-link and other chain-link mesh with coatings other than zinc or plastic. Stainless steel chain-link is used in marine, industrial and architectural fencing. Classification is residual.

Import requirements and CBAM for chain-link mesh 7314 49

Importing chain-link mesh under CN 7314 49 into the EU is governed by the Union Customs Code. Since 2026, CBAM applies. Required documents include a commercial invoice, material certificate, manufacturer specification and certificate of origin. Stainless steel mesh for food contact must comply with Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004. REACH applies. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.

Trade measures for chain-link mesh 7314 49

Chain-link mesh under CN 7314 49 may be subject to EU trade defence measures. Safeguard measures under TRQ may apply. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to sanctions. Anti-dumping duties on mesh from China may apply. Preferential rates under EU FTAs may reduce costs. Total import cost includes duty, safeguard, CBAM and VAT.

Importing other chain-link steel mesh into the EU - procedure

The import procedure for other chain-link steel mesh (CN code 7314 49) into the European Union requires filing a customs declaration in the national import system. Essential documents include a commercial invoice, transport document, certificate of origin (for preferential tariff rates) and quality certificates confirming compliance with EN standards. Steel articles may be subject to EU safeguard measures and anti-dumping duties depending on the country of origin. The standard duty rate ranges from 0% to 3.7% depending on the specific TARIC subheading. Import VAT is charged on the customs.

Frequently asked questions

What does CN code 7314 49 cover?
CN 7314 49 covers chain-link mesh other than galvanised (7314 41) and plastic-coated (7314 42). These include raw, stainless steel or other-coated chain-link mesh. Classification is residual to CN 7314 41 and 7314 42.
Is other chain-link mesh under CN 7314 49 subject to CBAM?
Yes. Since 1 January 2026, chain-link mesh under CN 7314 49 falls within the CBAM mechanism. Importers must register, submit quarterly emissions declarations and purchase CBAM certificates.
Where is stainless steel chain-link mesh used?
Stainless steel chain-link mesh under CN 7314 49 is used in marine and coastal fencing (salt corrosion resistance), architectural and decorative fencing, industrial security in chemically aggressive environments and food processing facilities requiring hygiene.
What documents are needed to import other chain-link steel mesh (CN 7314 49)?
To import goods under CN code 7314 49, the following documents are required: commercial invoice, transport document (CMR/B/L), certificate of origin (EUR.1 or invoice declaration for preferences), quality or mill certificate, and a customs.