1.1 mm Music Wire ASTM A228

ASTM A228 music wire, high-tensile nonalloy steel with ~0.8% carbon, 1.1 mm diameter, polished but not coated. Ideal for piano strings, musical instruments, and precision springs. HTS 7217.10.80.75 applies to this uncoated, round, high-carbon wire in the specified diameter.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7213.91.30Same rate: 35%

If in irregularly wound coils rather than rod-like

Coiled wire resembling bars/rods may classify under 7213 if not qualifying as 'wire' form.

7217.10.10Same rate: 35%

If carbon content under 0.6%

Lower carbon wire in same diameter and form goes to the preceding carbon subheading.

8419.90Lower: 14% vs 35%

If specialized for ball/roller bearing cages

End-use in bearing components may shift to parts of machinery under Chapter 84.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include ASTM A228 certification and tensile strength test results to support high-carbon classification

Verify no protective oil coating exceeds 'further worked' threshold per Chapter 72 notes

Avoid misdeclaration as low-carbon; carbon content testing is routine for this HTS