Product classification
HS code for Woodwind instruments: 9205.90
Musical instruments, wind, other than brass, (eg. clarinet, bagpipes, pipe organs), other than fairground organs and mechanical street organs.
Classification of woodwind instruments under HS 9205.90
Woodwind instruments are classified under HS code 9205.90, which covers "other" wind musical instruments. Heading 9205 is divided into brass-wind instruments (9205.10) and others (9205.90). Despite the name "woodwind," this category includes instruments made of various materials, including wood, plastic, or metal (such as silver or gold flutes), provided they produce sound via the vibration of a reed or by blowing across an opening. The classification is based on the acoustic principle of the instrument rather than the material of construction. This heading falls under Chapter 92, which covers musical instruments and their parts and accessories. According to GRI 1, the specific function of the item as a wind-produced musical instrument dictates its placement here.
- Covers
- Clarinets and oboes
- Flutes and piccolos
- Saxophones (all types)
- Bassoons and English horns
- Bagpipes and recorders
- Also under 9205.90
- Buffet Crampon R13 Clarinet
- Yamaha YFL-222 Flute
- Selmer Mark VI Saxophone
- Hohner Special 20 Harmonica
- Roland FR-4X V-Accordion
Codes often confused with 9205.90
Common mistake. Woodwind instruments are sometimes confused with brass-wind instruments (9205.10). The distinction is not the material, but the mouthpiece and sound production method; saxophones, though made of brass, are woodwinds because they use a reed. Another misclassification occurs with toy instruments, which fall under 9503.00. To be classified in 9205.90, the instrument must be a functional musical instrument capable of being tuned and played properly, rather than a toy with limited range or poor intonation.
Top exporters and importers of HS 920590 (the code used for woodwind instruments), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 920590 (the code used for woodwind instruments) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 25% 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 920590, not only woodwind instruments.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $123M 21% of world exports
- 2 Germany $89M 15% of world exports
- 3 France $86M 15% of world exports
World total: $586M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $131M 25% of world imports
- 2 Germany $66M 12% of world imports
- 3 Japan $53M 10% of world imports
World total: $527M 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 woodwind instruments
Brazil classifies woodwind instruments under NCM 9205.90.00: HS 9205.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about woodwind instruments
What is the HS code for Woodwind instruments?
The HS code for Woodwind instruments is 920590 (Musical instruments; wind, other than brass, (eg. clarinet, bagpipes, pipe organs), other than fairground organs and mechanical street organs). The HS code for woodwind instruments like flutes, clarinets, and saxophones is 9205.90.
How do I classify Woodwind instruments for customs?
Woodwind instruments is classified under HS code 920590 — Musical instruments; wind, other than brass, (eg. clarinet, bagpipes, pipe organs), other than fairground organs and mechanical street organs. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are saxophone reeds classified here?
No, reeds and other parts or accessories for woodwind instruments are classified under HS code 9209.99, which covers parts and accessories for wind musical instruments.
Which countries are the top exporters of woodwind instruments (HS 920590)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 920590 (the code used for woodwind instruments) in UN Comtrade data were China ($123M, 21% of world exports), Germany ($89M) and France ($86M). World exports came to about $586M, 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 woodwind instruments (HS 920590)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 920590 (the code used for woodwind instruments) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($131M, 25% of world imports), Germany ($66M) and Japan ($53M). World imports came to about $527M, 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 Woodwind instruments the same in all countries?
The base HS code 920590 for Woodwind instruments 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 woodwind instruments in Brazil?
In Brazil, woodwind instruments (HS 920590) is classified under NCM 9205.90.00.