Electro-Galvanized Music Wire 1.6mm from China
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 — China → United States
35%
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
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
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