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Brass Musical Instrument String Wire

Brass wire for manufacturing wound strings on musical instruments like guitars and basses, copper-zinc alloy. Falls under HTS 7408.21.00.00 prior to final string assembly.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9209.30.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 38%

If fully assembled as instrument strings

Completed brass-wound strings are musical instrument parts under Chapter 92.

7313.00.00.00Lower: 35% vs 38%

If steel core with brass wrap

Composite wire with steel predominating classifies as stranded wire in 7313.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Gauge tolerance critical for instrument strings; provide tensile strength certifications

Bulk wire import common; finished wound strings classify differently under 9209

Declare as 'wire for musical instrument strings' to avoid generic wire scrutiny