Zinc-Coated Music Wire 1.2 mm Diameter from Japan
High-carbon galvanized round wire (1.2 mm diameter, ≥0.6% carbon) used in piano strings and musical instruments. The zinc plating protects against corrosion during manufacturing and use. Fits HTS 7217.20.4560 as nonalloy iron/steel wire that is zinc-coated, round, high-carbon, and precise diameter.
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
• Provide chemical analysis confirming carbon ≥0.6% and nonalloy status per chapter note definitions
• Include plating thickness specs to distinguish from simple galvanized vs. heavier coatings
• Avoid common pitfall of diameter mismeasurement leading to 7217.20.4530 or 4590 classification