Product classification
HS code for Tuning forks: 9209.99
Musical instruments, parts and accessories for musical instruments n.e.c. in heading no. 9209, metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes.
Classification of tuning forks under HS 9209.99
Tuning forks are classified under HS code 9209.99. Chapter 92 of the Harmonized System covers musical instruments and their parts and accessories. Heading 9209 is specifically designated for parts and accessories of musical instruments, and the sub-heading 9209.99 includes metronomes, tuning forks, and pitch pipes of all kinds. Tuning forks are acoustic resonators, usually made of steel, that emit a specific constant pitch when struck. Even though they are used in various fields including science and medicine, their primary classification remains within the musical instrument chapter because they are specifically named in the text of heading 9209.
- Covers
- Standard musical tuning forks (e.g., A440)
- Sets of tuning forks for acoustic demonstrations
- Adjustable pitch tuning forks
- Aluminum alloy tuning forks for sound therapy
- Pitch pipes used for tuning instruments
- Also under 9209.99
- Vandoren reeds
- Vic Firth drumsticks
- K&M music stands
- Wittner metronomes
- Yamaha mouthpieces
Codes often confused with 9209.99
Common mistake. A common misclassification for tuning forks occurs under HS code 9018.90, which covers medical or surgical instruments. While doctors use tuning forks for Weber or Rinne hearing tests, the HS nomenclature's specific mention of tuning forks in 9209 generally takes precedence unless the item is specifically designed and marketed solely as a medical diagnostic tool with specialized features. Another error is 8205.59 (hand tools), but since the item's function is frequency generation rather than mechanical work, Chapter 92 is correct.
Top exporters and importers of HS 920999 (the code used for tuning forks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 920999 (the code used for tuning forks) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 920999, not only tuning forks.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $110M 21% of world exports
- 2 Germany $85M 16% of world exports
- 3 France $80M 15% of world exports
World total: $532M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $84M 15% of world imports
- 2 Germany $78M 14% of world imports
- 3 Japan $51M 9.3% of world imports
World total: $547M 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 tuning forks
Brazil classifies tuning forks under NCM 9209.99.00: HS 9209.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tuning forks
What is the HS code for Tuning forks?
The HS code for Tuning forks is 920999 (Musical instruments; parts and accessories for musical instruments n.e.c. in heading no. 9209; metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes). The HS code for tuning forks is 9209.99, which covers accessories for musical instruments.
How do I classify Tuning forks for customs?
Tuning forks is classified under HS code 920999 — Musical instruments; parts and accessories for musical instruments n.e.c. in heading no. 9209; metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are electronic tuners classified under the same code?
No, electronic tuners are generally classified under HS code 9031.80 as measuring or checking instruments, as they function through electronic frequency detection rather than mechanical resonance.
Which countries are the top exporters of tuning forks (HS 920999)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 920999 (the code used for tuning forks) in UN Comtrade data were China ($110M, 21% of world exports), Germany ($85M) and France ($80M). World exports came to about $532M, 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 tuning forks (HS 920999)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 920999 (the code used for tuning forks) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($84M, 15% of world imports), Germany ($78M) and Japan ($51M). World imports came to about $547M, 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 Tuning forks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 920999 for Tuning forks 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 tuning forks in Brazil?
In Brazil, tuning forks (HS 920999) is classified under NCM 9209.99.00.