Spring Steel Flat Wire ASTM A228 Music Wire from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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