Product classification
HS code for Trumpets: 9205.10
Musical instruments, brass-wind (e.g. trumpets), other than fairground organs and mechanical street organs.
Classification of trumpets under HS 9205.10
Trumpets are classified under HS code 9205.10, which covers brass-wind musical instruments. This classification is based on the method of sound production—specifically, instruments where the sound is generated by the vibration of the player's lips against a funnel-shaped mouthpiece. Chapter 92 of the Harmonized System deals with musical instruments and their parts. Within this chapter, heading 92.05 includes "other" wind instruments (excluding organs and accordions), and subheading 9205.10 is dedicated to the brass-wind family. This includes not only the standard Bb trumpet but also related instruments like cornets and bugles that share the same acoustic principles and material composition. The classification is straightforward for finished instruments, though it is important to distinguish them from woodwind instruments or electronic versions. The material of the instrument (usually brass or another copper alloy) and the presence of valves or slides are key identifying features for customs purposes.
- Covers
- Standard Bb and C trumpets
- Piccolo trumpets
- Cornets
- Bugles
- Flugelhorns
- 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. Trumpets are sometimes misclassified under 9205.90, which is the category for "other" wind instruments like flutes, clarinets, or saxophones. However, the specific subheading for brass-wind (9205.10) must be used for trumpets. Another error involves 9209.99, which is for parts and accessories; mouthpieces or cases imported without the instrument should use this code, but if imported with the trumpet, they are usually classified together. Toy trumpets that lack the characteristics of a real musical instrument are classified under 9503.00.
Top exporters and importers of HS 920510 (the code used for trumpets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 920510 (the code used for trumpets) 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 trumpets.
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 trumpets
Brazil classifies trumpets 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 trumpets
What is the HS code for Trumpets?
The HS code for Trumpets is 920510 (Musical instruments; brass-wind (e.g. trumpets), other than fairground organs and mechanical street organs). The HS code for brass-wind trumpets is 9205.10.
How do I classify Trumpets for customs?
Trumpets 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 trumpet cases classified separately?
If the case is imported with the trumpet and is of a kind normally sold with it, it is classified under 9205.10 per GRI 5(a). If imported alone, it falls under 4202.
Which countries are the top exporters of trumpets (HS 920510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 920510 (the code used for trumpets) 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 trumpets (HS 920510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 920510 (the code used for trumpets) 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 Trumpets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 920510 for Trumpets 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 trumpets in Brazil?
In Brazil, trumpets (HS 920510) is classified under NCM 9205.10.00.