Product classification
HS code for Harpsichords: 9201.90
Musical instruments, harpsichords and other keyboard stringed instruments n.e.c. in heading no. 9201.
Classification of harpsichords under HS 9201.90
Harpsichords are classified under HS code 9201.90. This classification falls within Chapter 92, which covers musical instruments and their parts. Heading 9201 specifically includes pianos, including player pianos, and other keyboard stringed instruments. While pianos (upright and grand) have their own specific subheadings (9201.10 and 9201.20), the harpsichord is categorized under the residual subheading 9201.90 for \"other\" keyboard stringed instruments. The harpsichord is distinguished from the piano by its mechanical action; whereas a piano strikes strings with hammers, a harpsichord plucks them with quills or plectra. Despite this mechanical difference, the Harmonized System groups them together because they are both acoustic keyboard instruments where the sound is produced by vibrating strings.
- Covers
- Traditional acoustic harpsichords
- Spinets (keyboard stringed instruments)
- Virginals
- Clavichords
- Double-manual harpsichords
- Also under 9201.90
- Zuckermann harpsichords
- Hubbard harpsichords
- Neupert harpsichords
- Dolmetsch clavichords
- Pleyel harpsichords
Codes often confused with 9201.90
Common mistake. Harpsichords are often misclassified under 9207.10, which is the code for electronic keyboards. This error occurs when modern digital harpsichords (which use samples or synthesis) are confused with traditional acoustic instruments. If the instrument does not have physical strings that are plucked, it belongs in 9207. Another common error is using 9201.10 or 9201.20, but these are strictly reserved for pianos. Finally, antique harpsichords over 100 years old might be classified under 9706.00 as antiques, though they are often still declared under Chapter 92 for functional identification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 920190 (the code used for harpsichords), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 920190 (the code used for harpsichords) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 12% 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 920190, not only harpsichords.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $5.2M 25% of world exports
- 2 Germany $2.8M 14% of world exports
- 3 Philippines $2.0M 9.6% of world exports
World total: $21M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $2.8M 12% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $1.3M 5.8% of world imports
- 3 Poland $1.2M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $23M 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 harpsichords
Brazil classifies harpsichords under NCM 9201.90.00: HS 9201.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about harpsichords
What is the HS code for Harpsichords?
The HS code for Harpsichords is 920190 (Musical instruments; harpsichords and other keyboard stringed instruments n.e.c. in heading no. 9201). The HS code for acoustic harpsichords is 9201.90, covering other keyboard stringed instruments.
How do I classify Harpsichords for customs?
Harpsichords is classified under HS code 920190 — Musical instruments; harpsichords and other keyboard stringed instruments n.e.c. in heading no. 9201. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are digital harpsichords classified under the same code?
No, digital or electronic harpsichords that produce sound through electronic means are classified under HS code 9207.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of harpsichords (HS 920190)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 920190 (the code used for harpsichords) in UN Comtrade data were China ($5.2M, 25% of world exports), Germany ($2.8M) and the Philippines ($2.0M). World exports came to about $21M, 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 harpsichords (HS 920190)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 920190 (the code used for harpsichords) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.8M, 12% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($1.3M) and Poland ($1.2M). World imports came to about $23M, 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 Harpsichords the same in all countries?
The base HS code 920190 for Harpsichords 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 harpsichords in Brazil?
In Brazil, harpsichords (HS 920190) is classified under NCM 9201.90.00.