7314.31.10.00 - Wire fencing plated or coated with zinc, whether or not covered with plastic material

This HTS category, 7314.31.10.00, specifically covers wire fencing that has been plated or coated with zinc. This zinc coating is applied for corrosion resistance and can be in addition to any plastic material that may cover the wire fencing. The fundamental characteristic is the base material of iron or steel wire, forming a fencing structure, and the presence of zinc as a protective layer.

Within the broader classification of other grill, netting, and fencing welded at the intersection, this subcategory is distinguished by the specific application of zinc plating or coating. While other categories at the same level might include fencing with different surface treatments or no surface treatment at all, this heading mandates the presence of zinc. It differentiates from sibling category 7314.31.50 ("Other") by its specific material treatment.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification focus remains on accurately identifying wire fencing that meets the criteria of being welded at the intersection, plated or coated with zinc, and originating from iron or steel wire. Practical classification will depend on verifying the presence and type of zinc coating applied to the fencing structure.