3.0 mm Music Wire ASTM A228

Premium round music wire meeting ASTM A228 standard, 0.7-1.0% carbon, 3.0 mm diameter, not coated or plated. Used for piano wires, precision springs, and musical instrument strings requiring superior elasticity. HTS 7217.10.80.90 applies to its high carbon content, round shape, and diameter ≥1.5 mm.

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.

7229.90.10Same rate: 35%

If alloy tool steel per Chapter Note (e)

Music wire with specific alloying meeting tool steel definition in U.S. Note (e) classifies under 7229.

7217.10.50.30Same rate: 35%

If not round cross-section

Non-round wire (square, shaped) classified separately from round wire in 7217.10.50.

7214.91.00Same rate: 35%

If further worked with surface treatment like coating

Chapter 72 note defines 'further worked' including metal coatings, moving to worked wire heading 7214.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include ASTM A228 certificate of compliance; specify tensile strength range to support high-carbon classification

Music wire often has polished finish—declare if burnishing applied, as it affects 'further worked' status

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