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HS HEADING 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

6-digit subheadings (5)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

9209.30

Musical instrument strings

9209.91

Musical instruments; parts and accessories for pianos

9209.92

Musical instruments; parts and accessories for string musical instruments other than keyboard instruments

9209.94

Musical instruments; parts and accessories for the musical instruments the sound of which is produced or must be amplified electrically (e.g. organs, guitars and accordions)

9209.99

Musical instruments; parts and accessories for musical instruments n.e.c. in heading no. 9209; metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes

Chapter 92 classification notes

Chapter 92 includes CITES Appendix II rosewood (Dalbergia spp.) restrictions on guitar / piano components — passport-style CITES exemption certificate may apply for personal instrument carriage.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Antique musical instruments (over 100 years) go to Chapter 97 (works of art).

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 92

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