Product classification
HS code for Drums: 9206.00
Musical instruments, percussion (e.g. drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas).
Classification of drums under HS 9206.00
Drums are classified under HS code 9206.00, which is the specific heading for percussion musical instruments. The Harmonized System organizes musical instruments in Chapter 92 based on their sound-producing mechanism. Heading 9206 covers instruments where the sound is generated by striking a stretched membrane (membranophones) or the body of the instrument itself (idiophones). This includes a vast array of drums used in various cultural and musical contexts. The classification applies to the instruments regardless of the materials used in their construction, whether they are traditional wooden drums with animal skin heads or modern synthetic drums with plastic heads. It is important to note that for an item to be classified here, it must be a complete musical instrument or a recognizable part of one. The HS code 9206.00 is a single-dash subheading that covers the entire category of percussion instruments, making it one of the more straightforward classifications in the musical instrument chapter. However, the distinction between acoustic percussion and electronic percussion is a key factor in determining the correct code, as electronic versions that do not produce sound acoustically are often moved to different headings.
- Covers
- Snare drums and bass drums
- Timpani (kettledrums)
- Bongos and congas
- Cymbals and gongs
- Xylophones and marimbas
- Also under 9206.00
- Zildjian A Custom Cymbals
- Pearl Export Drum Kit
- Remo Djembe
- Vic Firth Drumsticks
- Roland SPD-SX Sampling Pad
Codes often confused with 9206.00
Common mistake. Acoustic drums are sometimes misclassified under HS code 9207.90, which is for musical instruments where the sound is produced or must be amplified electrically. Electronic drum kits and pads should be classified under 9207.90. Additionally, toy drums that are not capable of being played as professional instruments may be classified under 9503.00.
Top exporters and importers of HS 920600 (the code used for drums), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 920600 (the code used for drums) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% 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 920600, not only drums.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $194M 34% of world exports
- 2 Germany $104M 18% of world exports
- 3 United States $63M 11% of world exports
World total: $569M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $100M 21% of world imports
- 2 Germany $74M 16% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $20M 4.3% of world imports
World total: $470M 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 drums
Brazil classifies drums under NCM 9206.00.00: HS 9206.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about drums
What is the HS code for Drums?
The HS code for Drums is 920600 (Musical instruments; percussion (e.g. drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas)). The HS code for acoustic drums and other percussion instruments is 9206.00.
How do I classify Drums for customs?
Drums is classified under HS code 920600 — Musical instruments; percussion (e.g. drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are drumsticks classified under this code?
No, drumsticks are classified under HS code 9209.99 as parts and accessories for musical instruments.
Which countries are the top exporters of drums (HS 920600)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 920600 (the code used for drums) in UN Comtrade data were China ($194M, 34% of world exports), Germany ($104M) and the United States ($63M). World exports came to about $569M, 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 drums (HS 920600)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 920600 (the code used for drums) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($100M, 21% of world imports), Germany ($74M) and the United Kingdom ($20M). World imports came to about $470M, 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 Drums the same in all countries?
The base HS code 920600 for Drums 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 drums in Brazil?
In Brazil, drums (HS 920600) is classified under NCM 9206.00.00.