Galvanized Piano Wire 1.3 mm Diameter from Japan
High-tensile zinc-coated nonalloy steel wire (1.3 mm, ≥0.6% carbon) for piano and harp stringing. Provides durability and tuned resonance properties. HTS 7217.20.4560 applies to this zinc-plated, high-carbon, round wire specification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Mill certificates must detail carbon percentage, diameter tolerance (±0.01 mm typical)
• Zinc coating weight documentation prevents disputes over 'plated or coated' status
• Precision measurement equipment required for customs verification of 1.0-1.5 mm range