Product classification
HS code for Brass instruments: 9205.10
Musical instruments, brass-wind (e.g. trumpets), other than fairground organs and mechanical street organs.
Classification of brass instruments under HS 9205.10
Brass instruments are classified under HS code 920510. This heading covers wind musical instruments, specifically those known as "brass-wind." The classification is based on the mechanism of sound production—the vibration of the player's lips against a mouthpiece—rather than just the material of construction. While most instruments in this category are indeed made of brass, the HS code 920510 is the primary designation for trumpets, trombones, and similar instruments. This excludes mechanical instruments or fairground organs, which are classified under heading 9208. The classification follows the structure of Chapter 92, which organizes instruments by their acoustic properties and method of play. It is important to note that even if a brass-wind instrument is silver-plated or gold-lacquered, it remains under 920510. The code is used by customs authorities to distinguish these from woodwind instruments, which have a different sound-production mechanism (reeds or blow-holes) and are classified under a separate subheading.
- Covers
- Trumpets and cornets
- Trombones (tenor, bass, and alto)
- Tubas and sousaphones
- French horns
- Euphoniums and baritone horns
- Bugles and herald trumpets
- Also under 9205.10
- Yamaha YTR-2330 Trumpet
- Bach 42B Trombone
- Conn 8D French Horn
- Besson BE994 Tuba
- Getzen 3051 Custom Trumpet
Codes often confused with 9205.10
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with saxophones, which are often mistakenly placed in 920510 because they are made of brass; however, they are woodwinds and belong in 920590. Another error is classifying instrument cases under this code; cases should be classified under 4202 unless they are imported with and normally sold with the instrument. Parts and accessories, such as mouthpieces or mutes, are classified under 920999.
Top exporters and importers of HS 920510 (the code used for brass instruments), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 920510 (the code used for brass instruments) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 31% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 920510, not only brass instruments.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $108M 36% of world exports
- 2 Germany $56M 19% of world exports
- 3 Japan $48M 16% of world exports
World total: $301M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $82M 31% of world imports
- 2 Germany $33M 12% of world imports
- 3 Japan $19M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $266M 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 brass instruments
Brazil classifies brass instruments under NCM 9205.10.00: HS 9205.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about brass instruments
What is the HS code for Brass instruments?
The HS code for Brass instruments is 920510 (Musical instruments; brass-wind (e.g. trumpets), other than fairground organs and mechanical street organs). The HS code for brass-wind musical instruments like trumpets and trombones is 920510.
How do I classify Brass instruments for customs?
Brass instruments is classified under HS code 920510 — Musical instruments; brass-wind (e.g. trumpets), other than fairground organs and mechanical street organs. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are saxophones considered brass instruments in the HS system?
No, despite being made of brass, saxophones are classified as woodwind instruments under HS code 920590 because they use a reed to produce sound.
Which countries are the top exporters of brass instruments (HS 920510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 920510 (the code used for brass instruments) in UN Comtrade data were China ($108M, 36% of world exports), Germany ($56M) and Japan ($48M). World exports came to about $301M, 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 brass instruments (HS 920510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 920510 (the code used for brass instruments) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($82M, 31% of world imports), Germany ($33M) and Japan ($19M). World imports came to about $266M, 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.
Is the HS code for Brass instruments the same in all countries?
The base HS code 920510 for Brass instruments is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for brass instruments in Brazil?
In Brazil, brass instruments (HS 920510) is classified under NCM 9205.10.00.