Electrolytic Zinc Plated Low Carbon Music Wire
Precision low carbon steel wire (<0.25% C) with electrolytic zinc plating for musical instrument strings and small springs. HTS 7217.30.60.00 due to plating and nonalloy low-carbon specs.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If finished guitar strings
Assembled/wound music strings classify under musical instrument parts in Chapter 92.
If round cross-section, not plated
Unplated circular low carbon wire has specific uncoated subheadings.
If heat-resisting steel per Note (g)
Special alloy steels for high-temp use shift to 7229 even if plated.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Diameter tolerances (e.g
• 0.3-1.0mm) critical for verification
• Plating brightness/process (electrolytic) distinguishes from hot-dip
• End-use declaration for music aids binding ruling requests
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