Product classification
HS code for Trombones: 9205.10
Musical instruments, brass-wind (e.g. trumpets), other than fairground organs and mechanical street organs.
Classification of trombones under HS 9205.10
Trombones are classified under HS code 9205.10, which is the specific category for brass-wind musical instruments. This classification is found in Chapter 92, which covers musical instruments, parts, and accessories. The logic for this classification is twofold: the instrument produces sound through the vibration of the player's lips against a mouthpiece (wind instrument) and is constructed primarily of brass or other metal alloys (brass-wind). Heading 9205 covers wind instruments other than organs or accordions, and the .10 subheading specifically isolates the brass-wind family. This includes all variations of the trombone, such as tenor, bass, and alto versions, as well as both slide and valve mechanisms. Even if the instrument is silver-plated or lacquered, it remains within this classification.
- Covers
- Tenor trombones (slide or valve)
- Bass trombones
- Alto and soprano trombones
- Contrabass trombones
- Valve trombones
- Also under 9205.10
- Yamaha YTR-2330 Trumpet
- Bach 42B Trombone
- Conn 8D French Horn
- Besson BE994 Tuba
- Getzen 3051 Custom Trumpet
Codes often confused with 9205.10
Common mistake. Trombones may be misclassified under 9205.90, which is the category for "other" wind instruments like flutes or clarinets (woodwinds). However, because they are brass-wind, 9205.10 is the mandatory specific code. Another common error is classifying trombone mouthpieces or slides separately under 9209.91; while parts are classified there, a complete trombone (even if disassembled for shipping) must be classified under 9205.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 920510 (the code used for trombones), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 920510 (the code used for trombones) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 31% 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 920510, not only trombones.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $108M 36% of world exports
- 2 Germany $56M 19% of world exports
- 3 Japan $48M 16% of world exports
World total: $301M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $82M 31% of world imports
- 2 Germany $33M 12% of world imports
- 3 Japan $19M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $266M 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 trombones
Brazil classifies trombones under NCM 9205.10.00: HS 9205.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about trombones
What is the HS code for Trombones?
The HS code for Trombones is 920510 (Musical instruments; brass-wind (e.g. trumpets), other than fairground organs and mechanical street organs). The HS code for all types of trombones is 9205.10, as they are brass-wind instruments.
How do I classify Trombones for customs?
Trombones is classified under HS code 920510 — Musical instruments; brass-wind (e.g. trumpets), other than fairground organs and mechanical street organs. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are trombone cases included in the HS code 9205.10?
If the case is imported with the instrument and is of a kind normally sold with it, it is classified with the trombone under 9205.10. If imported separately, the case is classified under 4202.
Which countries are the top exporters of trombones (HS 920510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 920510 (the code used for trombones) in UN Comtrade data were China ($108M, 36% of world exports), Germany ($56M) and Japan ($48M). World exports came to about $301M, 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 trombones (HS 920510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 920510 (the code used for trombones) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($82M, 31% of world imports), Germany ($33M) and Japan ($19M). World imports came to about $266M, 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 Trombones the same in all countries?
The base HS code 920510 for Trombones 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 trombones in Brazil?
In Brazil, trombones (HS 920510) is classified under NCM 9205.10.00.