Gold-Plated Copper Guitar Fret Wire from Japan
Copper-zinc alloy wire for guitar frets, gold-plated for wear resistance and tone. Classified in HTS 7419.80.30.00 as other copper articles (brass base) plated with precious metal.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13%
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
• Certify as brass (copper-zinc per chapter notes) with gold electroplating specs
• Ship in coils, not installed on necks, to maintain Chapter 74 status
• Check for Section XV notes exclusions if considered musical instrument parts