HS Code for Decoy calls

Decoy calls are classified under HS code 9208.90. Chapter 92 of the Harmonized System covers musical instruments, as well as their parts and accessories. While decoy calls are primarily used for hunting rather than music, heading 9208 includes a variety of sound-producing instruments that do not fit into standard categories like string or wind instruments. This heading specifically mentions "decoy calls of all kinds" alongside whistles, call horns, and other mouth-blown sound signaling instruments. The classification 9208.90 is the residual category for these types of instruments. These products are designed to imitate the vocalizations of animals or birds to attract them for observation or hunting. They are typically mouth-blown and mechanical in nature. The material of the call, whether it be wood, plastic, or metal, does not change the classification, as the function of sound production is the primary characteristic for the Harmonized System.

Products Included

• Duck and goose calls
• Turkey and pheasant calls
• Predator calls (e.g., rabbit distress)
• Deer grunts and bleat calls
• Mouth-blown whistles for signaling
• Mechanical bird callers

Common Misclassification

Decoy calls are sometimes misclassified under HS code 9503.00 as toys, but they are excluded if they are professional hunting equipment. They are also frequently confused with HS code 8519, which covers electronic sound reproduction apparatus. If a decoy call is a digital device that plays recorded sounds through a speaker, it must be classified in Chapter 85 rather than 9208.

FAQ

What is the HS code for decoy calls?

The HS code for mouth-blown or mechanical decoy calls of all kinds is 9208.90.

Are electronic game callers classified here?

No, electronic callers that use digital recordings are generally classified under HS code 8519 or 8543, depending on their specific technical configuration.