Product classification
HS code for Upright pianos: 9201.10
Musical instruments, pianos, upright, including automatic pianos.
Classification of upright pianos under HS 9201.10
The classification of upright pianos under HS code 9201.10 is governed by Chapter 92, which covers musical instruments and their parts and accessories. Heading 9201 is specifically designated for pianos, including automatic pianos, harpsichords, and other keyboard stringed instruments. The subheading 9201.10 is exclusively for upright pianos. These are acoustic instruments where the strings and soundboard run vertically, perpendicular to the keyboard, allowing for a more compact footprint compared to grand pianos. The classification is based on the mechanical nature of the sound production—hammers striking strings—and the physical orientation of the internal components. It is important to note that this code applies to traditional acoustic instruments. Even if the piano includes modern features like a silent system, which uses sensors and a sound module for headphone use, it remains under 9201.10 as long as it retains the primary acoustic mechanism of an upright piano. This classification ensures that cultural trade agreements and specific instrument duties are correctly applied.
- Covers
- Traditional acoustic upright pianos
- Console pianos with vertical stringing
- Studio upright pianos
- Professional upright pianos
- Automatic upright pianos (player pianos)
- Also under 9201.10
- Yamaha U1
- Kawai K-300
- Steinway & Sons K-52
- Baldwin B252
- Boston UP-118E
Codes often confused with 9201.10
Common mistake. Upright pianos are frequently confused with grand pianos, which fall under 9201.20. A more common modern error is classifying digital or electronic pianos under this code; however, electronic instruments that produce sound through electrical means must be classified under 9207.10. Antique pianos over 100 years old may also be classified under 9706.00.
Top exporters and importers of HS 920110 (the code used for upright pianos), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 920110 (the code used for upright pianos) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 19% 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 920110, not only upright pianos.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $100M 38% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $50M 19% of world exports
- 3 Germany $31M 12% of world exports
World total: $262M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $47M 19% of world imports
- 2 United States $30M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $25M 9.9% of world imports
World total: $253M 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 upright pianos
Brazil classifies upright pianos under NCM 9201.10.00: HS 9201.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about upright pianos
What is the HS code for Upright pianos?
The HS code for Upright pianos is 920110 (Musical instruments; pianos, upright, including automatic pianos).
How do I classify Upright pianos for customs?
Upright pianos is classified under HS code 920110 — Musical instruments; pianos, upright, including automatic pianos. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for upright piano?
The HS code for an acoustic upright piano is 9201.10.
Are digital pianos included in this HS code?
No, digital pianos are classified under HS code 9207.10 because they produce sound electronically rather than through vibrating strings.
Which countries are the top exporters of upright pianos (HS 920110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 920110 (the code used for upright pianos) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($100M, 38% of world exports), Indonesia ($50M) and Germany ($31M). World exports came to about $262M, 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 upright pianos (HS 920110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 920110 (the code used for upright pianos) in UN Comtrade data were China ($47M, 19% of world imports), the United States ($30M) and Germany ($25M). World imports came to about $253M, 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 Upright pianos the same in all countries?
The base HS code 920110 for Upright pianos 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 upright pianos in Brazil?
In Brazil, upright pianos (HS 920110) is classified under NCM 9201.10.00.