HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9202.10 – Musical instruments; string, played with a bow (e.g. violins)
HS code 9202.10 is the 6-digit subheading for musical instruments, string, played with a bow (e.g. violins). It is used for violins, cellos, violas, double basses and fiddles.
What HS 9202.10 covers
This HS code covers stringed musical instruments specifically designed to be played with a bow, primarily encompassing the violin family (violins, violas, cellos, double basses) and related historical instruments. This is a vibrant and active segment of the musical instrument market, catering to a wide range of musicians from students and amateurs to professional orchestral players. International trade involves instruments ranging from mass-produced student models to exquisite, handcrafted master instruments of significant value. Importers include music stores, educational institutions, orchestras, and individual musicians. Exporters are countries with strong traditions in lutherie (string instrument making) and modern manufacturing capabilities. Key factors influencing trade include wood quality (e.g., spruce, maple, ebony), meticulous craftsmanship, the quality of the varnish, sound projection, and overall playability. The market also includes bows and cases, which are often traded alongside the instruments themselves.
- Covers
- Violins
- Cellos
- Violas
- Double basses
- Fiddles
- Gambas
- Octobasses
- Bowed string instrument parts (e.g., bridges, pegs)
- Examples
- Stradivarius violin
- Guarneri del Gesù violin
- Yamaha V7G violin
- Eastman Strings cello
- Stentor Student II violin
Codes often confused with 9202.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with 920290 (other string instruments) if not played with a bow (e.g., guitars), or with 9209 (parts and accessories for musical instruments) if only parts are being traded.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 920210, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 920210 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 58% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 24% 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 China $86M 58% of world exports
- 2 Germany $18M 12% of world exports
- 3 Italy $8.5M 5.8% of world exports
World total: $148M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $30M 24% of world imports
- 2 Japan $16M 13% of world imports
- 3 Germany $9.6M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $126M 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 9202.10
Brazil does not split HS 9202.10: its NCM code is 9202.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 92.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9202.10
What is HS code 920210?
HS code 920210 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Musical instruments; string, played with a bow (e.g. violins). This HS code covers stringed musical instruments specifically designed to be played with a bow, primarily encompassing the violin family (violins, violas, cellos, double basses) and related historical instruments. This is a vibrant and active segment of the musical instrument market, catering to a wide range of musicians from students and amateurs to professional orchestral players. International trade involves instruments ranging from mass-produced student models to exquisite, handcrafted master instruments of significant value. Importers include music stores, educational institutions, orchestras, and individual musicians. Exporters are countries with strong traditions in lutherie (string instrument making) and modern manufacturing capabilities. Key factors influencing trade include wood quality (e.g., spruce, maple, ebony), meticulous craftsmanship, the quality of the varnish, sound projection, and overall playability. The market also includes bows and cases, which are often traded alongside the instruments themselves.
What products fall under HS code 920210?
Violins, Cellos, Violas, Double basses, Fiddles, Gambas, Octobasses, Bowed string instrument parts (e.g., bridges, pegs)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 920210?
Can be confused with 920290 (other string instruments) if not played with a bow (e.g., guitars), or with 9209 (parts and accessories for musical instruments) if only parts are being traded.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 920210?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 920210 in UN Comtrade data were China ($86M, 58% of world exports), Germany ($18M) and Italy ($8.5M). World exports came to about $148M, 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 920210?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 920210 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($30M, 24% of world imports), Japan ($16M) and Germany ($9.6M). World imports came to about $126M, 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 920210 structured?
HS code 920210 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (92) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) 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 920210?
In Brazil, HS code 920210 is NCM 9202.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.