HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9209.94 – Musical instruments; parts and accessories for the musical instruments the sound of which is produced or must be amplified electrically (e.g. organs, guitars and accordions)
HS code 9209.94 is the 6-digit subheading for musical instruments, parts and accessories for the musical instruments the sound of which is produced or must be amplified electrically (e.g. organs, guitars and accordions). It is used for electric guitar pickups, amplifier tubes, potentiometer knobs, MIDI interfaces and digital piano circuit boards.
What HS 9209.94 covers
This code encompasses parts and accessories for musical instruments whose sound is produced or amplified electrically, such as electric guitars, basses, digital pianos, synthesizers, and electronic organs. The international trade in these components is crucial for instrument manufacturers, electronics component distributors, and specialized music retailers. Exporters are typically countries with advanced electronics industries, while importers include instrument assembly plants and repair centers worldwide. Key aspects include the quality of electronic circuitry, pickups, potentiometers, and specialized hardware designed for amplification, signal processing, and digital sound generation. This trade involves both high-volume standard components and niche, high-performance parts essential for professional-grade electronic instruments, reflecting the continuous innovation in music technology.
- Covers
- Electric guitar pickups
- Amplifier tubes
- Potentiometer knobs
- MIDI interfaces
- Digital piano circuit boards
- Electric bass bridges
- Electronic drum pads
- Effects pedal enclosures
- Examples
- Fender pickups
- Seymour Duncan pickups
- Electro-Harmonix tubes
- Boss footswitches
- Roland circuit boards
Codes often confused with 9209.94
Common mistake. Often confused with 920992 (parts for non-keyboard string instruments) if the instrument is a hybrid acoustic-electric, or 854370 (other electrical machines and apparatus) for generic electronic components.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 920994, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 920994 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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 China $71M 14% of world exports
- 2 United States $63M 13% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $57M 12% of world exports
World total: $488M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $86M 19% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $68M 15% of world imports
- 3 Germany $40M 8.9% of world imports
World total: $452M 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 9209.94
Brazil does not split HS 9209.94: its NCM code is 9209.94.00.
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 9209.94
What is HS code 920994?
HS code 920994 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Musical instruments; parts and accessories for the musical instruments the sound of which is produced or must be amplified electrically (e.g. organs, guitars and accordions). This code encompasses parts and accessories for musical instruments whose sound is produced or amplified electrically, such as electric guitars, basses, digital pianos, synthesizers, and electronic organs. The international trade in these components is crucial for instrument manufacturers, electronics component distributors, and specialized music retailers. Exporters are typically countries with advanced electronics industries, while importers include instrument assembly plants and repair centers worldwide. Key aspects include the quality of electronic circuitry, pickups, potentiometers, and specialized hardware designed for amplification, signal processing, and digital sound generation. This trade involves both high-volume standard components and niche, high-performance parts essential for professional-grade electronic instruments, reflecting the continuous innovation in music technology.
What products fall under HS code 920994?
Electric guitar pickups, amplifier tubes, potentiometer knobs, MIDI interfaces, digital piano circuit boards, electric bass bridges, electronic drum pads, effects pedal enclosures
What are common misclassifications for HS code 920994?
Often confused with 920992 (parts for non-keyboard string instruments) if the instrument is a hybrid acoustic-electric, or 854370 (other electrical machines and apparatus) for generic electronic components.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 920994?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 920994 in UN Comtrade data were China ($71M, 14% of world exports), the United States ($63M) and South Korea ($57M). World exports came to about $488M, 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 920994?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 920994 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($86M, 19% of world imports), Indonesia ($68M) and Germany ($40M). World imports came to about $452M, 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 920994 structured?
HS code 920994 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 (94) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 920994?
In Brazil, HS code 920994 is NCM 9209.94.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.