Spring Steel Flat Wire ASTM A228 Music Wire from China
High-tensile flat music wire per ASTM A228, made from oil-tempered alloy steel, used in springs and clips. Falls under HTS 7229.90.10.00 as flat wire of other alloy steel, with rectangular cross-section narrower than thick. Excludes chapter-specific high-strength or tool steel definitions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
Import Tips
• Include ASTM A228 certification and dimensional specs showing flat profile under 10mm width
• Label as 'flat wire' not 'strip' to prevent reclassification as flat-rolled sheet
• Monitor AD/CVD orders on alloy steel wire from specific countries like China