Electrolytic Zinc Plated Low Carbon Music Wire from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
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
9903.05.900%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
• 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