Zinc-Coated Music Wire 1.2 mm Diameter from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) 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