Product classification
HS code for Fairground organs: 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 fairground organs under HS 9208.90
Fairground organs are classified under HS code 9208.90. This classification is governed by Chapter 92 of the Harmonized System, which covers musical instruments and their parts. Heading 9208 specifically includes mechanical musical instruments that do not require a human player to produce individual notes, such as music boxes and fairground organs. Subheading 9208.90 serves as a residual category for mechanical street organs, singing birds, and other mouth-blown sound signaling instruments. These devices are characterized by their automated sound production mechanisms, often utilizing perforated paper rolls, pinned cylinders, or MIDI-controlled pneumatic systems to trigger pipes or percussion. Because they are mechanical rather than traditional wind or string instruments, they are excluded from headings 9201 through 9207 and placed into the specialized mechanical category of 9208.
- Covers
- Mechanical fairground organs
- Street organs (barrel organs)
- Mechanical singing birds
- Musical saws
- Decoy calls and whistles
- Mouth-blown call horns
- 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. Fairground organs are sometimes incorrectly classified under 9205.90, which covers other wind musical instruments. While organs use air and pipes, the mechanical nature of a fairground organ moves it to 9208. Additionally, modern electronic versions might be confused with 9207.10 (digital keyboards), but if the instrument retains its mechanical pneumatic character or is a traditional street organ, 9208.90 remains the correct classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 920890 (the code used for fairground organs), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 920890 (the code used for fairground organs) 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 fairground organs.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $33M 46% of world exports
- 2 United States $12M 16% of world exports
- 3 Germany $3.9M 5.4% of world exports
World total: $72M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $5.4M 11% of world imports
- 2 Germany $4.3M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 Canada $4.0M 8.1% of world imports
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 fairground organs
Brazil classifies fairground organs 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 fairground organs
What is the HS code for Fairground organs?
The HS code for Fairground organs 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 fairground organs and mechanical street organs is 9208.90.
How do I classify Fairground organs for customs?
Fairground organs 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 whistles classified under the same code?
Yes, whistles and other mouth-blown sound signaling instruments are also classified under subheading 9208.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of fairground organs (HS 920890)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 920890 (the code used for fairground organs) 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 fairground organs (HS 920890)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 920890 (the code used for fairground organs) 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 Fairground organs the same in all countries?
The base HS code 920890 for Fairground organs 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 fairground organs in Brazil?
In Brazil, fairground organs (HS 920890) is classified under NCM 9208.90.00.