Product classification

HS code for Clarinets: 9205.90

Musical instruments, wind, other than brass, (eg. clarinet, bagpipes, pipe organs), other than fairground organs and mechanical street organs.

Classification of clarinets under HS 9205.90

Clarinets are classified under HS code 9205.90, which encompasses "other" wind musical instruments. Chapter 92 organizes instruments primarily by the method of sound production. Heading 9205 specifically covers wind instruments, which are defined as instruments where the sound is produced by a column of air vibrating within the body. Within this heading, the Harmonized System makes a primary distinction between brass-wind instruments (9205.10) and all other wind instruments (9205.90). Since clarinets are woodwind instruments—traditionally made of wood such as grenadilla or ebony, or modern composites and plastics, and utilizing a single reed—they fall into the residual category of 9205.90. This classification remains consistent regardless of the clarinet's pitch or size, including standard Bb soprano, bass clarinets, or E-flat clarinets. The presence of keys, pads, and mouthpieces as part of the imported instrument does not change the classification, as these are considered integral components of the instrument. However, if the clarinet is imported in a disassembled state for the convenience of transport, it is still classified as a finished instrument under GRI 2(a). The classification is strictly for the instrument itself; cases imported with the instrument are usually classified with it, but cases imported separately fall under 4202.

Covers
  • Bb Soprano clarinets
  • Bass clarinets
  • E-flat clarinets
  • Alto clarinets
  • Plastic or composite clarinets
  • Wooden clarinets (Grenadilla/Ebony)
Also under 9205.90
  • Buffet Crampon R13 Clarinet
  • Yamaha YFL-222 Flute
  • Selmer Mark VI Saxophone
  • Hohner Special 20 Harmonica
  • Roland FR-4X V-Accordion

Codes often confused with 9205.90

Common mistake. Clarinets are sometimes misclassified under 9205.10, which is strictly for brass-wind instruments like trumpets or trombones. Another common error is using HS code 9209, which is reserved for parts and accessories (like separate reeds or mouthpieces). If the instrument is a toy version not capable of playing a scale, it may fall under 9503.

9205.10Musical instruments; brass-wind (e.g. trumpets), other than fairground organs and mechanical street organs92.09Musical instrument parts (for example, mechanisms for musical boxes) and accessories (for example, cards, discs and rolls for mechanical instruments); metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes95.03Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds

Top exporters and importers of HS 920590 (the code used for clarinets), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 920590 (the code used for clarinets) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 25% 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 920590, not only clarinets.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $123M
  2. 2 Germany $89M
  3. 3 France $86M

World total: $586M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $131M
  2. 2 Germany $66M
  3. 3 Japan $53M

World total: $527M 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 clarinets

Brazil classifies clarinets under NCM 9205.90.00: HS 9205.90 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about clarinets

What is the HS code for Clarinets?

The HS code for Clarinets is 920590 (Musical instruments; wind, other than brass, (eg. clarinet, bagpipes, pipe organs), other than fairground organs and mechanical street organs). The HS code for clarinets is 9205.90, as they are categorized as non-brass wind musical instruments.

How do I classify Clarinets for customs?

Clarinets is classified under HS code 920590 — Musical instruments; wind, other than brass, (eg. clarinet, bagpipes, pipe organs), other than fairground organs and mechanical street organs. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are clarinet mouthpieces classified under the same code?

No, mouthpieces imported separately are classified under HS code 9209.91 as parts and accessories for wind instruments.

Which countries are the top exporters of clarinets (HS 920590)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 920590 (the code used for clarinets) in UN Comtrade data were China ($123M, 21% of world exports), Germany ($89M) and France ($86M). World exports came to about $586M, 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 clarinets (HS 920590)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 920590 (the code used for clarinets) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($131M, 25% of world imports), Germany ($66M) and Japan ($53M). World imports came to about $527M, 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 Clarinets the same in all countries?

The base HS code 920590 for Clarinets 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 clarinets in Brazil?

In Brazil, clarinets (HS 920590) is classified under NCM 9205.90.00.