Product classification
HS code for Keyboard string instruments: 9201.90
Musical instruments, harpsichords and other keyboard stringed instruments n.e.c. in heading no. 9201.
Classification of keyboard string instruments under HS 9201.90
Keyboard stringed instruments, excluding standard pianos, are classified under HS code 9201.90. This code resides within Chapter 92, which encompasses musical instruments, parts, and accessories. Heading 9201 specifically addresses pianos, including player pianos, harpsichords, and other keyboard stringed instruments. While 9201.10 and 9201.20 cover upright and grand pianos respectively, the 9201.90 subheading serves as a residual category for other instruments that produce sound through strings struck or plucked via a keyboard mechanism. The classification depends on the mechanical nature of the sound production; the instrument must use strings as the primary sound source. This heading is restricted to acoustic instruments. If the sound is produced electronically or requires significant electrical amplification to be heard, the instrument would shift to heading 9207. The materials used for the frame or casing (wood, metal, or plastic) do not change the primary classification under 9201, provided the functional mechanism remains a string-based keyboard system. This classification ensures that traditional and historical instruments like harpsichords are grouped with their modern acoustic counterparts rather than electronic synthesizers.
- Covers
- Harpsichords
- Clavichords
- Spinets (stringed keyboard type)
- Virginals
- Other non-piano acoustic keyboard stringed instruments
- Also under 9201.90
- Zuckermann harpsichords
- Hubbard harpsichords
- Neupert harpsichords
- Dolmetsch clavichords
- Pleyel harpsichords
Codes often confused with 9201.90
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is placing these under 9207.10, which is reserved for instruments where sound is produced or must be amplified electrically. They are also sometimes confused with 9201.10 (upright pianos) or 9202.90 (other string instruments like harps or guitars) if the keyboard mechanism is not clearly identified.
Top exporters and importers of HS 920190 (the code used for keyboard string instruments), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 920190 (the code used for keyboard string instruments) 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 keyboard string instruments.
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 keyboard string instruments
Brazil classifies keyboard string instruments 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 keyboard string instruments
What is the HS code for Keyboard string instruments?
The HS code for Keyboard string instruments is 920190 (Musical instruments; harpsichords and other keyboard stringed instruments n.e.c. in heading no. 9201). The HS code for keyboard stringed instruments other than pianos is 9201.90.
How do I classify Keyboard string instruments for customs?
Keyboard string instruments 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 electronic keyboards included in this code?
No, electronic keyboards and synthesizers are classified under HS code 9207.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of keyboard string instruments (HS 920190)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 920190 (the code used for keyboard string instruments) 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 keyboard string instruments (HS 920190)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 920190 (the code used for keyboard string instruments) 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 Keyboard string instruments the same in all countries?
The base HS code 920190 for Keyboard string 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 keyboard string instruments in Brazil?
In Brazil, keyboard string instruments (HS 920190) is classified under NCM 9201.90.00.