High-Carbon Flat Piano Wire from Japan
Specialty flat piano wire from high-carbon alloy steel for musical instrument strings. HTS 7229.90.10.00 classifies as other alloy flat wire, rectangular section for tuned tension applications. Meets general alloy but not specialty notes.
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
• Include tensile strength test results confirming piano wire specifications
• Document flat vs round profile clearly in commercial invoice
• Small quantities may qualify for informal entry; verify value limits