HS Code for Music boxes

Music boxes are classified under HS code 9208.10. Chapter 92 covers musical instruments, parts, and accessories. Heading 9208 is a specific category for musical boxes, fairground organs, mechanical street organs, mechanical singing birds, musical saws, and other musical instruments not falling within any other heading of Chapter 92. Subheading 9208.10 is the primary classification for traditional musical boxes. These items are characterized by a mechanical movement that produces sound through the vibration of a tuned metal comb plucked by pins on a rotating cylinder or disc. The classification applies to the musical mechanism itself and the case or housing it is contained in, provided the primary function of the article is that of a music box. Even if the music box is incorporated into another object, such as a jewelry box or a decorative figurine, it is generally classified here if the musical element is a significant feature of the product and the item is sold as a musical box.

Products Included

• Traditional mechanical cylinder music boxes
• Disc-style mechanical music boxes
• Jewelry boxes with integrated mechanical musical movements
• Musical figurines containing a mechanical music box mechanism

Common Misclassification

Music boxes are often misclassified under heading 9503 as toys. While some low-quality music boxes may resemble toys, heading 9208 is more specific for mechanical musical instruments. Another common error involves electronic music players, which are classified under heading 8519. If a device plays music digitally or via a speaker rather than a mechanical comb, it cannot be classified under 9208.10. Additionally, parts of music boxes, such as the mechanical movements imported separately, are classified under 9209.99 rather than 9208.10.

FAQ

What is the HS code for music boxes?

The HS code for music boxes is 9208.10, which covers mechanical musical boxes regardless of their external housing.

Are electronic musical jewelry boxes classified here?

No, electronic musical boxes that use microchips and speakers are typically classified under heading 8519 or 8543, as 9208.10 is reserved for mechanical movements.