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Galvanized Piano Wire 1.55mm High Carbon from China

Precision zinc-coated music/piano wire with ≥0.6% carbon, 1.55 mm diameter for string instruments, under HTS 7217.20.45.80 for plating, carbon content, and size criteria. High tensile strength essential for musical tension requirements.

Duty Rate — China → United States

75%

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
9903.91.0125%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
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

Exact carbon analysis (typically 0.8-1.0%) required for verification

No lubrication or additional treatments permitted

Temperature-controlled shipping preserves wire properties