Electro-Galvanized Music Wire 1.6mm from Canada
Precision round wire with 0.25-0.6% carbon, electro-zinc coated, 1.6 mm diameter for musical instrument strings. HTS 7217.20.45.70 applies to this plated nonalloy steel wire meeting size and carbon specs. Coating provides necessary corrosion protection without affecting acoustic properties.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include precise diameter tolerance certificates (±0.01mm typical for music wire); verify coating weight doesn't exceed 'simple plating' definition; provide carbon analysis for musical quality verification