HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9209.92 – Musical instruments; parts and accessories for string musical instruments other than keyboard instruments
HS code 9209.92 is the 6-digit subheading for musical instruments, parts and accessories for string musical instruments other than keyboard instruments. It is used for violin strings, guitar tuning pegs, cello bows, mandolin bridges and ukulele cases.
What HS 9209.92 covers
This HS code covers a diverse range of parts and accessories specifically for string musical instruments, excluding keyboard instruments. This includes components for violins, guitars (acoustic), cellos, double basses, mandolins, ukuleles, and harps. The international trade in these items is driven by instrument manufacturers, repair shops, music retailers, and individual musicians seeking to build, maintain, or customize their instruments. Key things to know involve the quality of materials (e.g., tonewoods, metal alloys for strings), precision engineering for tuning mechanisms, and the craftsmanship of bows and bridges. Major importers and exporters are often countries with strong musical traditions, instrument manufacturing hubs, or significant markets for musical education and performance. The trade encompasses both high-volume standard parts and specialized, high-end components for professional-grade instruments.
- Covers
- Violin strings
- Guitar tuning pegs
- Cello bows
- Mandolin bridges
- Ukulele cases
- Double bass tailpieces
- Viola chin rests
- Harp pedals
- Examples
- D'Addario strings
- Thomastik-Infeld strings
- Gotoh tuners
- Wittner tailpieces
- Pirastro rosin
Codes often confused with 9209.92
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 920994 (parts for electrically amplified instruments) if the string instrument has electronic components, or 920999 (other parts) for generic accessories not specific to string instruments.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 920992, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 920992 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 $70M 31% of world exports
- 2 United States $41M 18% of world exports
- 3 Germany $27M 12% of world exports
World total: $224M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $39M 20% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $15M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 Germany $15M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $198M 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 9209.92
Brazil does not split HS 9209.92: its NCM code is 9209.92.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 92.09 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9209.92
What is HS code 920992?
HS code 920992 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Musical instruments; parts and accessories for string musical instruments other than keyboard instruments. This HS code covers a diverse range of parts and accessories specifically for string musical instruments, excluding keyboard instruments. This includes components for violins, guitars (acoustic), cellos, double basses, mandolins, ukuleles, and harps. The international trade in these items is driven by instrument manufacturers, repair shops, music retailers, and individual musicians seeking to build, maintain, or customize their instruments. Key things to know involve the quality of materials (e.g., tonewoods, metal alloys for strings), precision engineering for tuning mechanisms, and the craftsmanship of bows and bridges. Major importers and exporters are often countries with strong musical traditions, instrument manufacturing hubs, or significant markets for musical education and performance. The trade encompasses both high-volume standard parts and specialized, high-end components for professional-grade instruments.
What products fall under HS code 920992?
Violin strings, guitar tuning pegs, cello bows, mandolin bridges, ukulele cases, double bass tailpieces, viola chin rests, harp pedals
What are common misclassifications for HS code 920992?
This code can be confused with 920994 (parts for electrically amplified instruments) if the string instrument has electronic components, or 920999 (other parts) for generic accessories not specific to string instruments.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 920992?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 920992 in UN Comtrade data were China ($70M, 31% of world exports), the United States ($41M) and Germany ($27M). World exports came to about $224M, 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 920992?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 920992 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($39M, 20% of world imports), Indonesia ($15M) and Germany ($15M). World imports came to about $198M, 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 920992 structured?
HS code 920992 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (92) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (92) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 920992?
In Brazil, HS code 920992 is NCM 9209.92.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.