HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9201.10 – Musical instruments; pianos, upright, including automatic pianos
HS code 9201.10 is the 6-digit subheading for musical instruments, pianos, upright, including automatic pianos. It is used for upright pianos, console pianos, spinet pianos, studio pianos and automatic upright pianos.
What HS 9201.10 covers
This HS code covers upright pianos, including their automatic or player piano variants. These instruments are a cornerstone in both educational institutions and domestic settings, representing a significant investment for consumers and organizations alike. The international trade involves finished instruments, which often require specialized shipping and handling due to their size, weight, and delicate internal mechanisms. Importers typically include music stores, educational institutions, and individual consumers. Exporters are countries with established piano manufacturing traditions and modern production facilities. Key considerations in this trade include sound quality, the craftsmanship of the cabinet, the type of action mechanism (e.g., Renner, Kawai), the quality of wood sourcing, and the brand's reputation for durability and musicality. The market also includes refurbished and antique upright pianos, adding complexity to valuation and classification.
- Covers
- Upright pianos
- Console pianos
- Spinet pianos
- Studio pianos
- Automatic upright pianos
- Player upright pianos
- Digital upright pianos (acoustic hybrid)
- Examples
- Yamaha U1
- Kawai K-300
- Steinway & Sons K-52
- Baldwin B252
- Boston UP-118E
Codes often confused with 9201.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with 920120 (grand pianos) due to general piano classification, or with 9207 (electronic musical instruments) if it's a digital piano without an acoustic mechanism.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 920110, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 920110 in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 19% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $100M 38% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $50M 19% of world exports
- 3 Germany $31M 12% of world exports
World total: $262M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $47M 19% of world imports
- 2 United States $30M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $25M 9.9% of world imports
World total: $253M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 9201.10
Brazil does not split HS 9201.10: its NCM code is 9201.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 92.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9201.10
What is HS code 920110?
HS code 920110 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Musical instruments; pianos, upright, including automatic pianos. This HS code covers upright pianos, including their automatic or player piano variants. These instruments are a cornerstone in both educational institutions and domestic settings, representing a significant investment for consumers and organizations alike. The international trade involves finished instruments, which often require specialized shipping and handling due to their size, weight, and delicate internal mechanisms. Importers typically include music stores, educational institutions, and individual consumers. Exporters are countries with established piano manufacturing traditions and modern production facilities. Key considerations in this trade include sound quality, the craftsmanship of the cabinet, the type of action mechanism (e.g., Renner, Kawai), the quality of wood sourcing, and the brand's reputation for durability and musicality. The market also includes refurbished and antique upright pianos, adding complexity to valuation and classification.
What products fall under HS code 920110?
Upright pianos, Console pianos, Spinet pianos, Studio pianos, Automatic upright pianos, Player upright pianos, Digital upright pianos (acoustic hybrid)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 920110?
Can be confused with 920120 (grand pianos) due to general piano classification, or with 9207 (electronic musical instruments) if it's a digital piano without an acoustic mechanism.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 920110?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 920110 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($100M, 38% of world exports), Indonesia ($50M) and Germany ($31M). World exports came to about $262M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 920110?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 920110 in UN Comtrade data were China ($47M, 19% of world imports), the United States ($30M) and Germany ($25M). World imports came to about $253M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 920110 structured?
HS code 920110 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (92) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 920110?
In Brazil, HS code 920110 is NCM 9201.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.