Grill, netting and fencing, welded at the intersection, of wire with a maximum cross-sectional dimension of 3 mm or more and having a mesh size of 100 cm² or more

CN code 7314 20 of the Combined Nomenclature covers grill, netting and fencing of iron or steel wire, in the form of grating. In commercial practice, these are openwork steel plates composed of load-bearing flat bars and connecting crossbars, press-locked or welded. Steel grating is used as walkway platforms, channel covers, service platforms, industrial flooring, stair treads and drainage elements. Types include press-locked, forge-welded and Tramex-type grating. Classification covers iron or steel grating regardless of coating (galvanised, painted, stainless). Perforated sheets and expanded metal (metal deploye) are classified under separate codes of heading 7314. Aluminium grating belongs to heading 7616. As construction products, grating may require CE marking based on EN 1090-1 under CPR No 305/2011 in structural applications.

Importing steel grating under CN code 7314 20 into the EU is governed by the Union Customs Code. Since 1 January 2026, products from Chapter 73 fall within the scope of CBAM. Steel grating as construction elements may be subject to CPR No 305/2011 and require CE marking based on EN 1090-1 in load-bearing applications. Grating for safety applications (platforms, walkways) must comply with EN ISO 14122-2 and EN 14122-3 for permanent access to machinery. Hot-dip galvanised grating should comply with EN ISO 1461. Required documents include a commercial invoice with technical specifications, material certificates, CE Declaration of Performance (if required), manufacturer specification and certificate of origin. Current duty rates should be verified in TARIC.

Steel grating under CN code 7314 20 may be subject to EU trade defence measures. Steel safeguard measures under the TRQ system may cover products under heading 7314, with an additional 25 percent duty above the quota limit. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to sanctions prohibitions. Anti-dumping duties on steel grating from China may apply - the status should be verified in TARIC. The steel grating market serves the industrial, construction, marine and energy sectors. Major non-European suppliers include producers from China, Turkey and India. Preferential rates under EU FTAs may reduce import costs. Total import cost includes conventional duty, safeguard measures, CBAM and VAT. Current trade measures are available in TARIC.

CN code 7314 20 of the Combined Nomenclature covers welded steel grating 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.