Articles of iron or steel wire

Subheading 7326 20 of the Combined Nomenclature covers articles of steel wire not classified under more specific CN headings. These are diverse products made from ordinary or stainless steel wire, including wire baskets, welded fence panels, wire hangers, wire clips and clamps, wire display elements, wire gabions, wire stands and organisers, wire filters and other functional and decorative steel wire products. Classification requires the product to be of iron or steel wire and not to match descriptions of more specific headings such as mesh under 7314, barbed wire under 7313, wire ropes under 7312 or springs under 7320. Non-ferrous metal wire articles are classified in the relevant chapters. Subheading 7326 20 covers a wide range from simple hangers to advanced industrial filters.

Importing steel wire articles requires a customs declaration and EORI number. Documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list and transport document. Food contact products (fruit baskets, dish racks) are subject to Regulation (EC) 1935/2004. Consumer products are subject to GPSR (EU) 2023/988. Construction products (gabions) may be subject to CPR. REACH requires compliance including nickel restrictions for skin contact articles. Steel wire articles are generally not subject to CBAM as finished Chapter 73 products. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to sanctions. AD duties on wire products from China may apply - verify in TARIC. Current tariff rates in TARIC.

Imports may be subject to EU trade defence measures. China is the main supplier of wire articles. AD duties from China may apply. Steel safeguard TRQ measures may cover these products. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to sanctions. Preferential rates available under EU FTAs. Steel wire articles are a diverse segment from low-value hangers to high-value industrial filters. Total cost includes duty, any AD duties and VAT. Correct classification is important as wire articles may fall under various CN headings depending on type and purpose. Trade measures are available in TARIC.

CN code 7326 20 of the Combined Nomenclature covers articles of steel wire within Chapter 73, which deals with articles of iron or steel. Classification in this chapter is based on the type of article, its intended use, manufacturing method (casting, forging, welding, stamping) and base material (cast iron, non-alloy steel, stainless steel or alloy steel). Correct classification requires analysis of technical documentation. Where classification is uncertain, importers can obtain Binding Tariff Information (BTI) ruling from customs authorities, valid for three years throughout the EU.