Brass-Plated Steel Piano Wire from China
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 — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 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
• 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