HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 9206.00 – Musical instruments; percussion (e.g. drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas)

HS code 9206.00 is the 6-digit subheading for musical instruments, percussion (e.g. drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas). It is used for drum kits, cymbals, xylophones, marimbas and congas.

What HS 9206.00 covers

This category encompasses a vast array of percussion musical instruments, ranging from full drum kits and orchestral percussion to hand percussion like congas and tambourines. These instruments are fundamental to nearly every musical genre and cultural tradition globally, driving a robust international trade. Manufacturing spans from high-tech production of drum kits and electronic percussion pads to artisanal crafting of traditional instruments. China is a dominant exporter due to its manufacturing capacity, while countries like the USA, Japan, and Germany also contribute significantly, especially in higher-end or specialized percussion. Importers are found worldwide, reflecting the universal demand for rhythm and the diverse applications of percussion in music, education, and performance.

Covers
  • Drum kits
  • Cymbals
  • Xylophones
  • Marimbas
  • Congas
  • Bongos
  • Tambourines
  • Shakers
Examples
  • Zildjian A Custom Cymbals
  • Pearl Export Drum Kit
  • Remo Djembe
  • Vic Firth Drumsticks
  • Roland SPD-SX Sampling Pad

Codes often confused with 9206.00

Common mistake. This code covers non-electrical percussion instruments. It might be confused with electronic percussion instruments (920790) or parts and accessories for percussion (920992), such as drumheads or stands.

9207.90Musical instruments; (other than keyboard), the sound of which is produced or must be amplified electrically9209.92Musical instruments; parts and accessories for string musical instruments other than keyboard instruments

Top exporters and importers of HS code 920600, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 920600 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% 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. 1 China $194M
  2. 2 Germany $104M
  3. 3 United States $63M

World total: $569M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $100M
  2. 2 Germany $74M
  3. 3 United Kingdom $20M

World total: $470M 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 9206.00

Brazil does not split HS 9206.00: its NCM code is 9206.00.00.

  1. 9206.00.00 Drums, xylophones, cymbals and other percussionInstrumentos musicais de percussão (por exemplo, tambores, caixas, xilofones, pratos, castanholas, maracás).

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 92.06 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 9206.00

What is HS code 920600?

HS code 920600 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Musical instruments; percussion (e.g. drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas). This category encompasses a vast array of percussion musical instruments, ranging from full drum kits and orchestral percussion to hand percussion like congas and tambourines. These instruments are fundamental to nearly every musical genre and cultural tradition globally, driving a robust international trade. Manufacturing spans from high-tech production of drum kits and electronic percussion pads to artisanal crafting of traditional instruments. China is a dominant exporter due to its manufacturing capacity, while countries like the USA, Japan, and Germany also contribute significantly, especially in higher-end or specialized percussion. Importers are found worldwide, reflecting the universal demand for rhythm and the diverse applications of percussion in music, education, and performance.

What products fall under HS code 920600?

Drum kits, Cymbals, Xylophones, Marimbas, Congas, Bongos, Tambourines, Shakers

What are common misclassifications for HS code 920600?

This code covers non-electrical percussion instruments. It might be confused with electronic percussion instruments (920790) or parts and accessories for percussion (920992), such as drumheads or stands.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 920600?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 920600 in UN Comtrade data were China ($194M, 34% of world exports), Germany ($104M) and the United States ($63M). World exports came to about $569M, 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 920600?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 920600 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($100M, 21% of world imports), Germany ($74M) and the United Kingdom ($20M). World imports came to about $470M, 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 920600 structured?

HS code 920600 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (92) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 920600?

In Brazil, HS code 920600 is NCM 9206.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.