Brass-Plated Steel Piano Wire from Canada
Nonalloy steel music wire plated with brass for acoustic instruments like pianos. Under HTS 7217.30.75.00 as other base metal (copper-zinc alloy) coated wire. Brass enhances solderability without qualifying as alloy steel.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Gauge consistency certificates prevent disputes over wire diameter tolerances
• Specify 'not tool steel' per U.S. notes to avoid higher duties
• Small package imports common; consolidate to minimize fees