Zinc-Plated Piano Hammer Wire 1.15 mm

1.15 mm diameter high-carbon steel wire (0.66% C), zinc coated for piano action hammers. HTS 7217.30.45.60 classification: nonalloy iron/steel, high carbon, base metal plated, round 1.0-1.5 mm. Precision wire for piano manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽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.

9209.92.40Higher: 21% vs 17.5%

If pre-bent into piano hammers

Formed piano parts classify as musical instrument components.

7217.30Same rate: 17.5%

If other carbon content

Different carbon ranges within high-carbon have separate statistical suffixes.

7228.70Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If proprietary alloy piano wire

Premium piano wire often alloyed, requiring Chapter 72 alloy classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Piano wire needs +2000 MPa tensile proof via carbon content documentation

Uniform zinc coating prevents corrosion during decades of hammer strikes

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