Galvanized C100 High Carbon Flat Music Wire

High-tensile flat music wire with 1.0% carbon content, zinc plated for corrosion resistance, used in piano hammers and specialty instruments. Dimensions 0.4mm x 8mm. HTS 7217.30.15.30 covers this high-carbon plated flat wire profile.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9209.92.80.00Lower: 22.1% vs 35%

If cut to length for specific piano parts

Instrument-specific wire components classified with musical instruments.

7217.10.20.00Same rate: 35%

If not flat-rolled but other shapes

High-carbon wire not meeting flat dimensions goes to other wire subheadings.

7229.20.00Same rate: 35%

If made from tool steel alloys

Music wire meeting tool steel definitions classified as alloy products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Music wire must have tensile strength certification supporting high carbon classification

Document wire as 'semi-finished' to avoid classification as musical instrument parts

Zinc plating thickness reports prevent disputes over coating uniformity

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