Product classification
HS code for Musical instrument accessories: 9209.99
Musical instruments, parts and accessories for musical instruments n.e.c. in heading no. 9209, metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes.
Classification of musical instrument accessories under HS 9209.99
Musical instrument accessories are classified under HS code 9209.99, which serves as a residual category for parts and accessories of musical instruments that are not specifically named in other subheadings of heading 9209. This classification is governed by General Interpretative Rule (GIR) 1 and 6, as well as the Section XI and Chapter 92 notes. Chapter 92 generally covers musical instruments and their parts. Heading 9209 is dedicated to parts such as mechanisms for music boxes and accessories like metronomes or tuning forks. When an accessory does not fall under the specific categories of metronomes (9209.10), piano parts (9209.91), or strings (9209.30), it is relegated to the "other" category, 9209.99. This ensures that specialized components like violin bows or woodwind reeds are captured within the musical instrument chapter rather than being classified by their constituent material, such as wood, plastic, or base metal, which would otherwise fall under different sections of the Harmonized System.
- Covers
- Violin and cello bows
- Mutes for brass and string instruments
- Chin rests and shoulder rests for violins
- Bridges for stringed instruments
- Reeds for woodwind instruments like saxophones and clarinets
- Drumsticks and mallets
- Mouthpieces for brass and woodwind instruments
- Specialized stands designed solely for musical instruments
- Also under 9209.99
- Vandoren reeds
- Vic Firth drumsticks
- K&M music stands
- Wittner metronomes
- Yamaha mouthpieces
Codes often confused with 9209.99
Common mistake. A frequent error involves misclassifying accessories based on their material. For example, plastic reeds might be incorrectly placed in Chapter 39 (Plastics) or metal stands in Chapter 73 (Articles of iron or steel). However, if the item is clearly identifiable as a musical accessory, 9209.99 takes precedence. Another common confusion is with HS code 9209.30, which is strictly reserved for musical instrument strings. Additionally, protective cases for instruments are not classified here; they belong to HS code 4202.
Top exporters and importers of HS 920999 (the code used for musical instrument accessories), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 920999 (the code used for musical instrument accessories) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 920999, not only musical instrument accessories.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $110M 21% of world exports
- 2 Germany $85M 16% of world exports
- 3 France $80M 15% of world exports
World total: $532M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $84M 15% of world imports
- 2 Germany $78M 14% of world imports
- 3 Japan $51M 9.3% of world imports
World total: $547M 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 musical instrument accessories
Brazil classifies musical instrument accessories under NCM 9209.99.00: HS 9209.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about musical instrument accessories
What is the HS code for Musical instrument accessories?
The HS code for Musical instrument accessories is 920999 (Musical instruments; parts and accessories for musical instruments n.e.c. in heading no. 9209; metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes). The primary HS code for general musical instrument accessories not specified elsewhere is 9209.99.
How do I classify Musical instrument accessories for customs?
Musical instrument accessories is classified under HS code 920999 — Musical instruments; parts and accessories for musical instruments n.e.c. in heading no. 9209; metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are electronic tuners classified under 9209.99?
No, electronic tuners are generally classified under HS code 9031.80 as measuring or checking instruments, rather than as simple musical accessories.
Which countries are the top exporters of musical instrument accessories (HS 920999)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 920999 (the code used for musical instrument accessories) in UN Comtrade data were China ($110M, 21% of world exports), Germany ($85M) and France ($80M). World exports came to about $532M, 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 musical instrument accessories (HS 920999)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 920999 (the code used for musical instrument accessories) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($84M, 15% of world imports), Germany ($78M) and Japan ($51M). World imports came to about $547M, 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 Musical instrument accessories the same in all countries?
The base HS code 920999 for Musical instrument accessories 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 musical instrument accessories in Brazil?
In Brazil, musical instrument accessories (HS 920999) is classified under NCM 9209.99.00.