Product classification
HS code for String instrument accessories: 9209.92
Musical instruments, parts and accessories for string musical instruments other than keyboard instruments.
Classification of string instrument accessories under HS 9209.92
String instrument accessories are classified under HS code 9209.92. This classification is part of Chapter 92, which covers musical instruments and their parts and accessories. Heading 9209 is a residual heading for parts and accessories that are not specified elsewhere in the chapter. Subheading 9209.92 specifically targets parts and accessories for string musical instruments, such as violins, guitars, harps, and cellos, but explicitly excludes keyboard string instruments like pianos. The classification is based on the principle that these items are identifiable as being solely or principally for use with stringed instruments. This includes components that are essential for the instrument's playability or maintenance. Because these items are not instruments themselves but are necessary for their function, they fall under the "parts and accessories" designation of 9209. The classification follows GRI 1, as the heading and subheading text clearly define the scope of the products included.
- Covers
- Violin and guitar bridges
- Tuning pegs and machine heads
- Tailpieces for cellos and double basses
- Chin rests and shoulder rests for violins
- Bows for stringed instruments and bow hair
- Mutes for violins and violas
- Also under 9209.92
- D'Addario strings
- Thomastik-Infeld strings
- Gotoh tuners
- Wittner tailpieces
- Pirastro rosin
Codes often confused with 9209.92
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 9209.30, which is specifically for musical instrument strings. While strings are accessories for string instruments, they have their own dedicated subheading and must not be placed in 9209.92. Additionally, parts for pianos (which are stringed keyboard instruments) must be classified under 9209.91. Importers often confuse general musical stands or cases with these parts; however, cases are usually classified under 4202 depending on their material.
Top exporters and importers of HS 920992 (the code used for string instrument accessories), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 920992 (the code used for string instrument accessories) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 920992, not only string instrument accessories.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $70M 31% of world exports
- 2 United States $41M 18% of world exports
- 3 Germany $27M 12% of world exports
World total: $224M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $39M 20% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $15M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 Germany $15M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $198M 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 string instrument accessories
Brazil classifies string instrument accessories under NCM 9209.92.00: HS 9209.92 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about string instrument accessories
What is the HS code for String instrument accessories?
The HS code for String instrument accessories is 920992 (Musical instruments; parts and accessories for string musical instruments other than keyboard instruments). The HS code for parts and accessories for string musical instruments (excluding pianos) is 9209.92.
How do I classify String instrument accessories for customs?
String instrument accessories is classified under HS code 920992 — Musical instruments; parts and accessories for string musical instruments other than keyboard instruments. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are guitar strings included in HS code 9209.92?
No, all musical instrument strings, including those for guitars and violins, are specifically classified under HS code 9209.30.
Which countries are the top exporters of string instrument accessories (HS 920992)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 920992 (the code used for string instrument accessories) in UN Comtrade data were China ($70M, 31% of world exports), the United States ($41M) and Germany ($27M). World exports came to about $224M, 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 string instrument accessories (HS 920992)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 920992 (the code used for string instrument accessories) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($39M, 20% of world imports), Indonesia ($15M) and Germany ($15M). World imports came to about $198M, 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 String instrument accessories the same in all countries?
The base HS code 920992 for String 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 string instrument accessories in Brazil?
In Brazil, string instrument accessories (HS 920992) is classified under NCM 9209.92.00.