HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 9208.90 – Fairground and mechanical street organs, mechanical singing birds, musical saws and musical instruments n.e.c. in chapter 92; decoy calls of all kinds; whistles; call horns and other mouth-blown sound signalling instruments

HS code 9208.90 is the 6-digit subheading for fairground and mechanical street organs, mechanical singing birds, musical saws and musical instruments n.e.c. in chapter 92, decoy calls of all kinds, whistles, call horns and other mouth-blown sound signalling instruments. It is used for fairground organs, mechanical street organs, musical saws, decoy calls and whistles.

What HS 9208.90 covers

This is a residual HS code encompassing a variety of specialized musical instruments and sound-producing devices not classified elsewhere in Chapter 92. It includes large mechanical instruments like fairground organs, unique items such as musical saws, and a range of sound signaling instruments like whistles and decoy calls. The international trade for these items is highly specialized and often niche. Fairground organs are typically custom-built or restored, while whistles and decoy calls have broader utility in sports, hunting, and safety. Exporters and importers are diverse, reflecting the specific demand for each sub-category, with manufacturing often concentrated in countries possessing particular expertise or historical traditions in these unique products.

Covers
  • Fairground organs
  • Mechanical street organs
  • Musical saws
  • Decoy calls
  • Whistles
  • Call horns
  • Mechanical singing birds
  • Kazoos
Examples
  • Gavioli Fairground Organ
  • Acme Whistles
  • Primos Hunting Decoy Calls
  • Birdland Mechanical Singing Birds
  • Hohner Kazoos

Codes often confused with 9208.90

Common mistake. As a residual category, it can be confused with other specific musical instruments if they are not clearly defined elsewhere. Its broad scope is intended to catch items like signaling instruments that aren't 'musical instruments' in the traditional sense.

Top exporters and importers of HS code 920890, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 920890 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 $33M
  2. 2 United States $12M
  3. 3 Germany $3.9M

World total: $72M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $5.4M
  2. 2 Germany $4.3M
  3. 3 Canada $4.0M

World total: $49M 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 9208.90

Brazil does not split HS 9208.90: its NCM code is 9208.90.00.

  1. 9208.90.00 Street organs, decoy calls, whistles and the likeOutros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 92.08 →

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

Questions about HS 9208.90

What is HS code 920890?

HS code 920890 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fairground and mechanical street organs, mechanical singing birds, musical saws and musical instruments n.e.c. in chapter 92; decoy calls of all kinds; whistles; call horns and other mouth-blown sound signalling instruments. This is a residual HS code encompassing a variety of specialized musical instruments and sound-producing devices not classified elsewhere in Chapter 92. It includes large mechanical instruments like fairground organs, unique items such as musical saws, and a range of sound signaling instruments like whistles and decoy calls. The international trade for these items is highly specialized and often niche. Fairground organs are typically custom-built or restored, while whistles and decoy calls have broader utility in sports, hunting, and safety. Exporters and importers are diverse, reflecting the specific demand for each sub-category, with manufacturing often concentrated in countries possessing particular expertise or historical traditions in these unique products.

What products fall under HS code 920890?

Fairground organs, Mechanical street organs, Musical saws, Decoy calls, Whistles, Call horns, Mechanical singing birds, Kazoos

What are common misclassifications for HS code 920890?

As a residual category, it can be confused with other specific musical instruments if they are not clearly defined elsewhere. Its broad scope is intended to catch items like signaling instruments that aren't 'musical instruments' in the traditional sense.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 920890?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 920890 in UN Comtrade data were China ($33M, 46% of world exports), the United States ($12M) and Germany ($3.9M). World exports came to about $72M, 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 920890?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 920890 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($5.4M, 11% of world imports), Germany ($4.3M) and Canada ($4.0M). World imports came to about $49M, 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 920890 structured?

HS code 920890 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (92) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 920890?

In Brazil, HS code 920890 is NCM 9208.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.