AISI 1070 Music Wire Rod from China

High-purity 0.375-inch round rod of 1070 steel with 0.70% carbon for music wire production, hot-drawn nonalloy. HTS 7214.99.0045 for these high-carbon rounds before drawing. Basis for piano wires and springs.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Music wire rods extremely clean; sulfur/phos specs critical for classification

Prevent cold drawing misdeclaration; stays 7214 if hot only

High volume imports may trigger AD/CVD; check Commerce scope