Brass Musical Instrument String Wire
Brass wire for manufacturing wound strings on musical instruments like guitars and basses. It is a copper-zinc alloy in wire form, not yet wound onto strings or assembled, so it is classified as brass wire.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the wire is made of refined copper
Refined copper wire is classified separately.
If the wire is wound and assembled into finished musical instrument strings
Finished strings for musical instruments fall under Chapter 92.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the wire is not already wound or cut into strings, as that would change classification
• Provide the alloy composition and wire gauge on the invoice
• If the wire is imported with other string-making materials, consider whether it is a set
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