Product classification

HS code for Violin accessories: 9209.92

Musical instruments, parts and accessories for string musical instruments other than keyboard instruments.

Classification of violin accessories under HS 9209.92

Violin accessories are classified under HS code 9209.92. This classification is part of Chapter 92, which encompasses musical instruments, parts, and accessories. Heading 92.09 is a dedicated category for parts and accessories of musical instruments. Within this heading, subheading 9209.92 specifically targets string musical instruments that do not utilize a keyboard, such as violins, violas, cellos, and double basses. The classification is based on the principle that these items are identifiable as being intended solely or principally for use with a specific type of instrument. Under the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), parts and accessories are classified with their respective instruments unless they are specifically mentioned elsewhere in the nomenclature or are excluded by Section or Chapter notes. Since violin accessories like bridges, chin rests, and pegs are specialized components that have no other practical application, they are correctly placed here. This code ensures that the technical components necessary for the instrument's functionality and ergonomics are grouped together for international trade consistency.

Covers
  • Violin bridges
  • Chin rests and shoulder rests
  • Tuning pegs and fine tuners
  • Tailpieces and endpins
  • Violin bows and bow parts (frogs, horsehair)
  • Mutes for string instruments
Also under 9209.92
  • D'Addario strings
  • Thomastik-Infeld strings
  • Gotoh tuners
  • Wittner tailpieces
  • Pirastro rosin

Codes often confused with 9209.92

Common mistake. A common error is classifying violin strings under this code; however, strings have a dedicated subheading, 9209.30. Another frequent misclassification involves violin cases, which should be classified under HS code 4202.92 as containers, rather than as instrument accessories. Furthermore, electronic tuners or metronomes used by violinists are often incorrectly placed here, but they belong in Chapter 90 (9017.80 or 9031.80) as instruments for measuring or checking, as they are not physical parts of the musical instrument itself.

9209.30Musical instrument strings4202.92Cases and containers; n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials9017.80Mathematical instruments and equipment; n.e.c. in heading no. 90179031.80Instruments, appliances and machines; for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90

Top exporters and importers of HS 920992 (the code used for violin accessories), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 920992 (the code used for violin accessories) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 920992, not only violin accessories.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $70M
  2. 2 United States $41M
  3. 3 Germany $27M

World total: $224M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $39M
  2. 2 Indonesia $15M
  3. 3 Germany $15M

World total: $198M 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 violin accessories

Brazil classifies violin accessories under NCM 9209.92.00: HS 9209.92 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about violin accessories

What is the HS code for Violin accessories?

The HS code for Violin accessories is 920992 (Musical instruments; parts and accessories for string musical instruments other than keyboard instruments). The HS code for violin accessories, excluding strings and cases, is 9209.92.

How do I classify Violin accessories for customs?

Violin accessories is classified under HS code 920992 — Musical instruments; parts and accessories for string musical instruments other than keyboard instruments. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are violin bows classified as accessories?

Yes, violin bows and their individual parts are classified under HS code 9209.92 as accessories for string instruments.

Which countries are the top exporters of violin accessories (HS 920992)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 920992 (the code used for violin accessories) in UN Comtrade data were China ($70M, 31% of world exports), the United States ($41M) and Germany ($27M). World exports came to about $224M, 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 violin accessories (HS 920992)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 920992 (the code used for violin accessories) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($39M, 20% of world imports), Indonesia ($15M) and Germany ($15M). World imports came to about $198M, 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 Violin accessories the same in all countries?

The base HS code 920992 for Violin accessories 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 violin accessories in Brazil?

In Brazil, violin accessories (HS 920992) is classified under NCM 9209.92.00.