Product classification

HS code for Decoy calls: 9208.90

Fairground and mechanical street organs, mechanical singing birds, musical saws and musical instruments n.e.c. in chapter 92, decoy calls of all kinds, whistles, call horns and other mouth-blown sound signalling instruments.

Classification of decoy calls under HS 9208.90

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.

Covers
  • 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
Also under 9208.90
  • Gavioli Fairground Organ
  • Acme Whistles
  • Primos Hunting Decoy Calls
  • Birdland Mechanical Singing Birds
  • Hohner Kazoos

Codes often confused with 9208.90

Common mistake. 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.

9503.00Tricycles, 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 kinds85.19Sound recording or reproducing apparatus92.08Musical boxes, fairground and mechanical street organs, mechanical singing birds, musical saws and musical instruments n.e.c. in chapter 92; decoy calls of all kinds; whistles; call horns and other mouth-blown sound signalling instruments

Top exporters and importers of HS 920890 (the code used for decoy calls), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 920890 (the code used for decoy calls) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 920890, not only decoy calls.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $33M
  2. 2 United States $12M
  3. 3 Germany $3.9M

World total: $72M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $5.4M
  2. 2 Germany $4.3M
  3. 3 Canada $4.0M

World total: $49M 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 decoy calls

Brazil classifies decoy calls under NCM 9208.90.00: HS 9208.90 with 00 added.

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

Questions about decoy calls

What is the HS code for Decoy calls?

The HS code for Decoy calls is 920890 (Fairground and mechanical street organs, mechanical singing birds, musical saws and musical instruments n.e.c. in chapter 92; decoy calls of all kinds; whistles; call horns and other mouth-blown sound signalling instruments). The HS code for mouth-blown or mechanical decoy calls of all kinds is 9208.90.

How do I classify Decoy calls for customs?

Decoy calls is classified under HS code 920890 — Fairground and mechanical street organs, mechanical singing birds, musical saws and musical instruments n.e.c. in chapter 92; decoy calls of all kinds; whistles; call horns and other mouth-blown sound signalling instruments. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

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.

Which countries are the top exporters of decoy calls (HS 920890)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 920890 (the code used for decoy calls) in UN Comtrade data were China ($33M, 46% of world exports), the United States ($12M) and Germany ($3.9M). World exports came to about $72M, 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 decoy calls (HS 920890)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 920890 (the code used for decoy calls) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($5.4M, 11% of world imports), Germany ($4.3M) and Canada ($4.0M). World imports came to about $49M, 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 Decoy calls the same in all countries?

The base HS code 920890 for Decoy calls 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 decoy calls in Brazil?

In Brazil, decoy calls (HS 920890) is classified under NCM 9208.90.00.