Product classification
HS code for Player pianos: 9201.10
Musical instruments, pianos, upright, including automatic pianos.
Classification of player pianos under HS 9201.10
Player pianos, which are upright pianos equipped with an automatic playing mechanism, are classified under HS code 9201.10. This classification is based on the physical structure of the instrument—specifically that it is an upright piano—and its acoustic method of sound production. The Harmonized System groups pianos under heading 9201, with 9201.10 specifically covering upright models. The inclusion of an "automatic" mechanism, whether it is a traditional pneumatic system using perforated paper rolls or a modern electronic solenoid system, does not change the fundamental classification of the instrument as an upright piano. The primary characteristic is the vertical arrangement of the strings and the action. These instruments are distinguished from grand pianos by their vertical frame. Even if the piano is primarily used for its automatic features, it remains classified here because it retains the full keyboard and acoustic properties of a standard upright piano.
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- Traditional pneumatic player pianos (upright)
- Modern upright pianos with digital self-playing systems
- Automatic upright pianos using paper rolls
- Console pianos with integrated player mechanisms
- Spinet player pianos
- Also under 9201.10
- Yamaha U1
- Kawai K-300
- Steinway & Sons K-52
- Baldwin B252
- Boston UP-118E
Codes often confused with 9201.10
Common mistake. Player pianos are often misclassified under HS code 9201.20, which is specifically for grand pianos. The distinction is based entirely on the orientation of the strings and the shape of the case. Another common error is classifying modern player pianos under 9207.10, which covers digital or electronic pianos. However, because a player piano produces sound through hammers striking strings (acoustically), it must remain in 9201, even if the triggering mechanism is electronic.
Top exporters and importers of HS 920110 (the code used for player pianos), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 920110 (the code used for player pianos) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 19% 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 920110, not only player pianos.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $100M 38% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $50M 19% of world exports
- 3 Germany $31M 12% of world exports
World total: $262M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $47M 19% of world imports
- 2 United States $30M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $25M 9.9% of world imports
World total: $253M 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 player pianos
Brazil classifies player pianos under NCM 9201.10.00: HS 9201.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about player pianos
What is the HS code for Player pianos?
The HS code for Player pianos is 920110 (Musical instruments; pianos, upright, including automatic pianos). The HS code for upright player pianos is 9201.10. Grand player pianos are classified under 9201.20.
How do I classify Player pianos for customs?
Player pianos is classified under HS code 920110 — Musical instruments; pianos, upright, including automatic pianos. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are digital pianos with auto-play features classified here?
No, instruments that produce sound electronically rather than through strings and hammers are classified under HS code 9207.
Which countries are the top exporters of player pianos (HS 920110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 920110 (the code used for player pianos) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($100M, 38% of world exports), Indonesia ($50M) and Germany ($31M). World exports came to about $262M, 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 player pianos (HS 920110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 920110 (the code used for player pianos) in UN Comtrade data were China ($47M, 19% of world imports), the United States ($30M) and Germany ($25M). World imports came to about $253M, 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 Player pianos the same in all countries?
The base HS code 920110 for Player pianos 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 player pianos in Brazil?
In Brazil, player pianos (HS 920110) is classified under NCM 9201.10.00.