Product classification
HS code for Synthesizers: 9207.10
Musical instruments, keyboard, (other than accordions), the sound of which is produced or must be amplified electrically.
Classification of synthesizers under HS 9207.10
Synthesizers are classified under HS code 9207.10, which covers musical instruments where the sound is produced or must be amplified electrically, specifically those with a keyboard. This heading is distinct from acoustic instruments because the sound generation process is electronic rather than mechanical. Synthesizers use oscillators, filters, and envelopes to create audio signals that are then converted into sound through speakers or headphones. The Harmonized System groups these under Chapter 92, which is dedicated to musical instruments and their parts. Subheading 9207.10 specifically addresses keyboard instruments, excluding accordions. This includes a wide range of modern electronic equipment from digital pianos to complex analog modeling synthesizers. The classification is based on the primary function of the device as a musical instrument. Even if the device has significant computing power, digital interfaces, or the ability to record, its identity as a sound-producing keyboard instrument dictates its placement here. This classification follows GRI 1, as the instrument's sound is produced electrically and it features a keyboard interface.
- Covers
- Digital synthesizers with integrated keyboards
- Analog modeling synthesizers
- Electronic organs with keyboards
- Digital pianos and stage pianos
- Workstation keyboards with built-in sound engines
- Also under 9207.10
- Yamaha P-45 Digital Piano
- Korg KRONOS Synthesizer
- Roland RD-2000 Stage Piano
- Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S61
- Nord Electro 6D
Codes often confused with 9207.10
Common mistake. Synthesizers are often misclassified under HS code 8543.70, which covers electrical machines and apparatus having individual functions. This usually happens with MIDI controllers that do not have internal sound engines. Another common error is using 9201.10 or 9201.20, which are reserved for acoustic pianos. If the instrument produces sound electronically, it must stay within heading 9207. Additionally, sound modules without keyboards fall under 9207.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 920710 (the code used for synthesizers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 920710 (the code used for synthesizers) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 17% 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 920710, not only synthesizers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $399M 31% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $191M 15% of world exports
- 3 Germany $183M 14% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $218M 17% of world imports
- 2 United States $203M 15% of world imports
- 3 Japan $90M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $1.3B 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 codes for synthesizers
Brazil splits HS 9207.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9207.10.10Synthesizers
- 9207.10.90Other electric keyboards, excluding accordions
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about synthesizers
What is the HS code for Synthesizers?
The HS code for Synthesizers is 920710 (Musical instruments; keyboard, (other than accordions), the sound of which is produced or must be amplified electrically). The HS code for keyboard-based synthesizers is 9207.10.
How do I classify Synthesizers for customs?
Synthesizers is classified under HS code 920710 — Musical instruments; keyboard, (other than accordions), the sound of which is produced or must be amplified electrically. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are MIDI keyboard controllers classified here?
Only if they have a built-in sound engine. Pure MIDI controllers that do not produce sound themselves are often classified under 8543.70 as electrical apparatus.
Which countries are the top exporters of synthesizers (HS 920710)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 920710 (the code used for synthesizers) in UN Comtrade data were China ($399M, 31% of world exports), Indonesia ($191M) and Germany ($183M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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 synthesizers (HS 920710)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 920710 (the code used for synthesizers) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($218M, 17% of world imports), the United States ($203M) and Japan ($90M). World imports came to about $1.3B, 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 Synthesizers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 920710 for Synthesizers 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 synthesizers in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 920710 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for synthesizers depends on the product's details: 9207.10.10 (Synthesizers), 9207.10.90 (Other electric keyboards, excluding accordions).