Product classification
HS code for Electronic violins: 9207.90
Musical instruments, (other than keyboard), the sound of which is produced or must be amplified electrically.
Classification of electronic violins under HS 9207.90
Electronic violins are classified under HS code 9207.90. This classification is determined by the fact that these instruments produce sound that is either generated electronically or must be amplified electrically to be heard at a performance level. Unlike traditional acoustic violins, which rely on a hollow wooden body to resonate and amplify the sound of the strings, electronic violins often have solid or skeletonized bodies and use piezoelectric pickups or magnetic sensors. Under the Harmonized System, heading 9207 specifically covers musical instruments where the sound is produced or amplified electrically. Since violins do not have a keyboard, they are excluded from subheading 9207.10 and fall into the residual category of 9207.90. This classification applies regardless of whether the violin is a "silent" violin for practice or a high-performance electric violin for stage use.
- Covers
- Solid-body electric violins
- Silent violins with headphone outputs
- MIDI violins that trigger external sound modules
- Electric violas and cellos (classified under the same subheading)
- Electro-acoustic violins with integrated pickup systems
- 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. The most common misclassification is HS code 9202.10, which is reserved for acoustic violins played with a bow. Customs authorities distinguish between the two based on the presence of electronic components and the instrument's reliance on amplification. Another error is classifying them under 9209.94, which is for parts and accessories; however, a complete violin, even if it requires an external amplifier, is classified as the instrument itself under 9207.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 920790 (the code used for electronic violins), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 920790 (the code used for electronic violins) 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 violins.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $340M 22% of world exports
- 2 United States $290M 19% of world exports
- 3 Germany $213M 14% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $349M 22% of world imports
- 2 Germany $223M 14% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $149M 9.2% of world imports
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 violins
Brazil splits HS 9207.90 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9207.90.10Electric guitars and basses
- 9207.90.90Other electric instruments, including accordions
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about electronic violins
What is the HS code for Electronic violins?
The HS code for Electronic violins is 920790 (Musical instruments; (other than keyboard), the sound of which is produced or must be amplified electrically). The HS code for electronic violins is 9207.90, covering non-keyboard electronic musical instruments.
How do I classify Electronic violins for customs?
Electronic violins 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.
Do I need a different code for the bow?
No, if the bow is imported with the violin as a set, it is typically classified together with the instrument under 9207.90. If imported separately, the bow is classified under 9209.92.
Which countries are the top exporters of electronic violins (HS 920790)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 920790 (the code used for electronic violins) 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 violins (HS 920790)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 920790 (the code used for electronic violins) 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 violins the same in all countries?
The base HS code 920790 for Electronic violins 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 violins in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 920790 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for electronic violins depends on the product's details: 9207.90.10 (Electric guitars and basses), 9207.90.90 (Other electric instruments, including accordions).