What is included in HS-4 9209?

HS-4 9209 includes musical instrument parts and accessories, such as strings, piano components, and metronomes.

How do I know which HS-6 code to use?

Identify the main type of instrument or accessory your product relates to, then select the corresponding HS-6 code.

Can I use HS-920930 for all types of strings?

No, HS-920930 specifically covers strings for musical instruments like guitars and violins.

What if my product doesn't fit into the specific HS-6 categories?

Use HS-920999 for any musical instrument parts or accessories not covered by other subheadings.

Are tuning forks classified under HS-4 9209?

Yes, tuning forks fall under HS-920999, which includes various musical accessories.

Is there a specific code for electric guitar components?

Yes, electric guitar components are classified under HS-920994.

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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

Chapter 92: Musical instruments

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 9209 when importing parts and accessories for musical instruments, such as strings for guitars or mechanisms for musical boxes. This heading covers a variety of components essential for both traditional and electronic instruments.

When deciding among the HS-6 lines, consider 920930 for musical instrument strings, which includes those for guitars, violins, and similar instruments. If your shipment includes parts specifically for pianos, you would select 920991 instead.

If you have parts for string instruments that are not keyboards, 920992 is the appropriate choice. For electric instruments like guitars or organs, refer to 920994. Each subheading targets specific instrument types, so identifying the main use of your product is crucial.

Lastly, if your items don't fit neatly into the previous categories, such as metronomes or pitch pipes, you would use 920999. This line captures miscellaneous parts and accessories not explicitly covered by the other subheadings.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

musical instrument parts · musical instrument accessories · guitar strings · piano parts · electric instrument components · musical boxes · metronomes · tuning forks · pitch pipes · string instrument parts

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Strings for violins, guitars, and cellos (HS-6 920930)
Piano hammers, keys, and pedals (HS-6 920991)
Bow parts for string instruments (HS-6 920992)
Amplification components for electric guitars (HS-6 920994)
Metronomes and tuning forks (HS-6 920999)

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

What are the HS codes for musical instrument parts?
How to classify piano parts for import?
Are guitar strings classified under HS-9209?
What is included in HS-4 9209?
How to determine the correct HS-6 for musical accessories?
What are the differences between HS-920992 and HS-920994?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What is included in HS-4 9209?: HS-4 9209 includes musical instrument parts and accessories, such as strings, piano components, and metronomes.
How do I know which HS-6 code to use?: Identify the main type of instrument or accessory your product relates to, then select the corresponding HS-6 code.
Can I use HS-920930 for all types of strings?: No, HS-920930 specifically covers strings for musical instruments like guitars and violins.
What if my product doesn't fit into the specific HS-6 categories?: Use HS-920999 for any musical instrument parts or accessories not covered by other subheadings.
Are tuning forks classified under HS-4 9209?: Yes, tuning forks fall under HS-920999, which includes various musical accessories.
Is there a specific code for electric guitar components?: Yes, electric guitar components are classified under HS-920994.

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HS code directory Chapter 92

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