0.5mm Zinc-Plated Medium Carbon Music Wire

Precision round wire, galvanized, 0.5 mm diameter, 0.55% carbon for musical instrument strings. HTS 7217.20.45.20 covers this zinc-coated nonalloy round wire under 1 mm with specified carbon content. Provides tension strength and corrosion resistance.

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.

7213.91Lower: 10% vs 35%

If twisted or containing deformations

Twisted after rolling or deformed wire per note (c) classifies differently in heading 7213.

9209.92Lower: 14.6% vs 35%

If further worked into guitar strings

Finished musical instrument parts like wound strings classify in Chapter 92.

7217.20Same rate: 35%

If high-strength steel specs met

Wire meeting high-strength steel note (a) yield point criteria goes to specialized subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document uniform diameter tolerance (±0.01mm) for precision uses; verify non-magnetic for certain instrument apps; avoid over-declaring carbon to stay in this subheading

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