HS 9209 — Musical instrument parts (for example, mechanisms for musical boxes) and accessories (for example, cards, discs and rolls for mechanical instruments); metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 92 Musical instruments
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 92
Chapter 92 Musical instruments
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 9209 covers
Pianos, string, wind and percussion instruments, and parts/accessories.
Classification notes
Instrument family (string vs wind vs keyboard) drives classification.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 9209
What is HS 9209?
Musical instrument parts (for example, mechanisms for musical boxes) and accessories (for example, cards, discs and rolls for mechanical instruments); metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 92 (Musical instruments). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 9209?
Musical instrument parts (for example, mechanisms for musical boxes) and accessories (for example, cards, discs and rolls for mechanical instruments); metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 9209 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 9209 products?
Instrument family (string vs wind vs keyboard) drives classification.