# Customs tariff code 7314.31: Plated or coated with zinc

> Customs tariff code 7314.31 covers Plated or coated with zinc. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.

- Source: https://www.zolltarif-finder.de/en/customs-code/731431
- Reference data as at: 2026-07-01
- Customs code: 7314.31
- Third-country duty: 0 %
- Declarable: no

## Where this code sits in the tariff

- 73 ARTICLES OF IRON OR STEEL
  - 7314 Cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or steel
    - 7314.31 Plated or coated with zinc

## Duty rates and preferences

| Origin | Rate | Basis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Third-country duty | 0 % | MFN |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Chile | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Tunisia | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Morocco | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Lebanon | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Jordan | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Egypt | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| EEA - European Economic Area | 0 % | Tariff preference |

## Compliance regimes

- Trade defence: ERGA OMNES - (all other companies)

## Notes that govern this classification

### Kapitel 73

1. Als „Gusseisen" im Sinne des Kapitels 73 gelten durch Gießen hergestellte Erzeugnisse, deren chemische Zusammensetzung nicht der für Stahl nach Anmerkung 1 d) zu Kapitel 72 entspricht und in denen Eisen gegenüber jedem anderen Element gewichtsmäßig vorherrscht (RV E7301000). 2. Als „Draht" im Sinne des Kapitels 73 gelten warm- oder kalthergestellte Erzeugnisse mit beliebiger Form des Querschnitts, dessen größte Abmessung 16 mm oder weniger beträgt (RV E7302000).

### Abschnitt XV

1. Zu Abschnitt XV gehören nicht: a) Farben und Tinten, auf der Grundlage von Metallpulver oder Metallflitter, sowie Prägefolien (Positionen 3207 bis 3210, 3212, 3213 oder 3215) (RV C1501A00); b) Cer-Eisen und andere Zündmetall-Legierungen (Position 3606) (RV C1501B00); c) Kopfbedeckungen und Teile davon, aus Metall, der Position 6506 oder 6507 (RV C1501C00); d) Schirmgestelle und andere Waren der Position 6603 (RV C1501D00); e) Waren des Kapitels 71 (z. B. …

### 12. Position 7314 AV 16.06.2026

12. Position 7314 AV 16.06.2026

## Subdivisions of this code

- 7314.31.00.00.0 andere Gitter und Geflechte, an den Kreuzungsstellen verschweißt, verzinkt

## Frequently asked questions

### What does customs tariff code 7314.31 cover?

Code 7314.31 covers Plated or coated with zinc. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.

### What is the duty rate for 7314.31?

The third-country duty rate for 7314.31 is 0 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.

### What is the HS code for 7314.31?

The first six digits form the HS code: 731431. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.

### How many digits does 7314.31 have?

7314.31 has six digits and matches the globally uniform HS subheading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.

### Where does 7314.31 sit in the tariff?

7314.31 sits in this hierarchy: 73 ARTICLES OF IRON OR STEEL > 7314 Cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or steel. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.

### Is there binding tariff information for 7314.31?

The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 7314.31. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.

### What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?

An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.

### Is there an anti-dumping duty on 7314.31?

Yes. Trade defence measures are in force on 7314.31, covering origin ERGA OMNES. The rate depends on the producer: without the correct TARIC additional code, the residual rate for all other companies applies, which can be considerably higher.

### Does customs tariff code 7314.31 change?

7314.31 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.

Published by TC21 Ventures GmbH, Berlin. Derived from the Combined Nomenclature, TARIC, and the EBTI database. When citing, please link https://www.zolltarif-finder.de/en/customs-code/731431.