Product classification

HS code for Electronic musical instruments: 9207.90

Musical instruments, (other than keyboard), the sound of which is produced or must be amplified electrically.

Classification of electronic musical instruments under HS 9207.90

Electronic musical instruments are classified under HS code 9207.90 when they do not utilize a keyboard interface. This classification is governed by Chapter 92 of the Harmonized System, which encompasses musical instruments and their parts. Heading 9207 is dedicated to instruments where the sound is either generated by electronic means (such as oscillators or digital sampling) or requires electrical amplification to be audible. The distinction between acoustic and electronic instruments is critical; if the instrument's primary sound-producing mechanism is electronic, it must fall under 9207. Subheading 9207.90 serves as the residual category for all such instruments that are not keyboards. This includes stringed instruments like electric guitars and violins, as well as percussion instruments like electronic drum kits. The classification assumes the instrument is a complete unit capable of producing musical sounds when connected to an output device.

Covers
  • Electric guitars and bass guitars
  • Electronic violins, cellos, and double basses
  • Electronic drum sets and percussion controllers
  • Theremins and other non-keyboard synthesizers
  • Digital wind instruments (EWI)
Also under 9207.90
  • Fender Stratocaster (electric)
  • Roland V-Drums
  • Akai EWI5000
  • Boss RC-500 Loop Station
  • Line 6 Helix Guitar Processor

Codes often confused with 9207.90

Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 9202, which covers traditional string musical instruments. Importers often mistakenly classify electric guitars under 9202.90 because they are stringed; however, because the sound is amplified electrically, 9207.90 is the legally correct code. Additionally, MIDI controllers that do not produce sound on their own are sometimes confused with this code but may actually fall under 8471 as data processing units or 9209 as accessories.

92.02Musical instruments; string, n.e.c. in heading no. 9201, (e.g. guitars, violins, harps)9202.90Musical instruments; string, played other than with a bow (e.g. guitars and harps)84.71Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included92.09Musical instrument parts (for example, mechanisms for musical boxes) and accessories (for example, cards, discs and rolls for mechanical instruments); metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes

Top exporters and importers of HS 920790 (the code used for electronic musical instruments), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 920790 (the code used for electronic musical instruments) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% 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 920790, not only electronic musical instruments.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $340M
  2. 2 United States $290M
  3. 3 Germany $213M

World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $349M
  2. 2 Germany $223M
  3. 3 Netherlands $149M

World total: $1.6B 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 codes for electronic musical instruments

Brazil splits HS 9207.90 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

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

Questions about electronic musical instruments

What is the HS code for Electronic musical instruments?

The HS code for Electronic musical instruments is 920790 (Musical instruments; (other than keyboard), the sound of which is produced or must be amplified electrically). The HS code for non-keyboard electronic musical instruments is 9207.90. Keyboard-based electronic instruments use 9207.10.

How do I classify Electronic musical instruments for customs?

Electronic musical instruments is classified under HS code 920790 — Musical instruments; (other than keyboard), the sound of which is produced or must be amplified electrically. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are acoustic-electric guitars classified here?

Yes, if the instrument is designed to be played primarily through an amplifier or uses electrical means to produce its characteristic sound, it is generally classified under 9207.90.

Which countries are the top exporters of electronic musical instruments (HS 920790)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 920790 (the code used for electronic musical instruments) in UN Comtrade data were China ($340M, 22% of world exports), the United States ($290M) and Germany ($213M). World exports came to about $1.5B, 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 electronic musical instruments (HS 920790)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 920790 (the code used for electronic musical instruments) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($349M, 22% of world imports), Germany ($223M) and the Netherlands ($149M). World imports came to about $1.6B, 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 Electronic musical instruments the same in all countries?

The base HS code 920790 for Electronic musical instruments 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 electronic musical instruments in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 920790 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for electronic musical instruments depends on the product's details: 9207.90.10 (Electric guitars and basses), 9207.90.90 (Other electric instruments, including accordions).