Product classification
HS code for Electric guitar accessories: 9209.94
Musical instruments, parts and accessories for the musical instruments the sound of which is produced or must be amplified electrically (e.g. organs, guitars and accordions).
Classification of electric guitar accessories under HS 9209.94
Accessories for electric guitars are classified under HS code 9209.94. Chapter 92 covers musical instruments and their parts and accessories. Heading 9209 is the residual category for parts and accessories of the instruments described in headings 9201 to 9208. Subheading 9209.94 is dedicated to parts and accessories for musical instruments where the sound is produced or must be amplified electrically. This includes electric guitars, organs, and accordions. The classification depends on the accessory being identifiable as solely or principally for use with an electric instrument. This distinguishes these items from accessories for acoustic string instruments, which fall under 9209.92. The classification follows GRI 1 and GRI 6, focusing on the specific application of the part to an electronic sound-generating device. This code covers a wide range of components that are essential for the instrument's operation or maintenance, provided they are not specifically excluded by chapter notes (such as general-use screws or cables).
- Covers
- Electric guitar strings
- Pickups and internal electronics
- Tuning pegs for electric guitars
- Bridges and tailpieces
- Guitar picks (plectrums)
- Also under 9209.94
- Fender pickups
- Seymour Duncan pickups
- Electro-Harmonix tubes
- Boss footswitches
- Roland circuit boards
Codes often confused with 9209.94
Common mistake. Importers often confuse these with acoustic guitar parts under 9209.92. The distinction is the electrical nature of the instrument they serve. Furthermore, electronic items like guitar pedals or amplifiers are often misclassified here; however, standalone amplifiers are classified under 8518.40, and pedals are often classified under 8543.70 as electrical machines with individual functions, rather than simple accessories.
Top exporters and importers of HS 920994 (the code used for electric guitar accessories), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 920994 (the code used for electric guitar accessories) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 920994, not only electric guitar accessories.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $71M 14% of world exports
- 2 United States $63M 13% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $57M 12% of world exports
World total: $488M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $86M 19% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $68M 15% of world imports
- 3 Germany $40M 8.9% of world imports
World total: $452M 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 electric guitar accessories
Brazil classifies electric guitar accessories under NCM 9209.94.00: HS 9209.94 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about electric guitar accessories
What is the HS code for Electric guitar accessories?
The HS code for Electric guitar accessories is 920994 (Musical instruments; parts and accessories for the musical instruments the sound of which is produced or must be amplified electrically (e.g. organs, guitars and accordions)).
How do I classify Electric guitar accessories for customs?
Electric guitar accessories is classified under HS code 920994 — Musical instruments; parts and accessories for the musical instruments the sound of which is produced or must be amplified electrically (e.g. organs, guitars and accordions). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for electric guitar strings?
Electric guitar strings are classified under HS code 9209.94 as parts and accessories for electrical musical instruments.
Are guitar amplifiers classified under the same code?
No, guitar amplifiers are classified under HS code 8518.40 as audio-frequency electric amplifiers, as they are considered separate electrical apparatus.
Which countries are the top exporters of electric guitar accessories (HS 920994)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 920994 (the code used for electric guitar accessories) in UN Comtrade data were China ($71M, 14% of world exports), the United States ($63M) and South Korea ($57M). World exports came to about $488M, 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 electric guitar accessories (HS 920994)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 920994 (the code used for electric guitar accessories) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($86M, 19% of world imports), Indonesia ($68M) and Germany ($40M). World imports came to about $452M, 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 Electric guitar accessories the same in all countries?
The base HS code 920994 for Electric guitar accessories 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 electric guitar accessories in Brazil?
In Brazil, electric guitar accessories (HS 920994) is classified under NCM 9209.94.00.