Product classification
HS code for Xylophones: 9206.00
Musical instruments, percussion (e.g. drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas).
Classification of xylophones under HS 9206.00
Xylophones are classified under HS code 9206.00 because they are defined as percussion musical instruments where sound is produced by striking a resonant material with a mallet or similar tool. According to the General Interpretative Rules (GIR) of the Harmonized System, products are classified based on their primary function and material composition. Chapter 92 specifically encompasses musical instruments, parts, and accessories. Heading 9206 is dedicated to percussion instruments such as drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, and maracas. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the instrument is intended for professional orchestral use, educational purposes, or amateur performance, provided it meets the technical criteria of a musical instrument rather than a toy. The construction typically involves wooden or synthetic bars tuned to specific pitches, which distinguishes them from non-tuned percussion. The presence of a frame or stand does not change this classification, as these are considered integral parts of the instrument under Note 2 to Chapter 92.
- Covers
- Orchestral xylophones
- Marimbas
- Glockenspiels
- Vibraphones (non-electronic)
- Trough xylophones for educational use
- Resonator bells
- Also under 9206.00
- Zildjian A Custom Cymbals
- Pearl Export Drum Kit
- Remo Djembe
- Vic Firth Drumsticks
- Roland SPD-SX Sampling Pad
Codes often confused with 9206.00
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 9503.00, which covers toys. Small, plastic, or poorly tuned xylophones intended solely for the amusement of children are classified as toys. However, if the instrument is capable of being played and is tuned to a scale, it must remain in 9206.00. Another common error is using 9207.10 for electronic vibraphones; if the sound is generated or significantly amplified electronically, it moves to Chapter 9207.
Top exporters and importers of HS 920600 (the code used for xylophones), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 920600 (the code used for xylophones) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% 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 920600, not only xylophones.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $194M 34% of world exports
- 2 Germany $104M 18% of world exports
- 3 United States $63M 11% of world exports
World total: $569M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $100M 21% of world imports
- 2 Germany $74M 16% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $20M 4.3% of world imports
World total: $470M 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 xylophones
Brazil classifies xylophones under NCM 9206.00.00: HS 9206.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about xylophones
What is the HS code for Xylophones?
The HS code for Xylophones is 920600 (Musical instruments; percussion (e.g. drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas)). The standard HS code for xylophones is 9206.00, which covers percussion musical instruments.
How do I classify Xylophones for customs?
Xylophones is classified under HS code 920600 — Musical instruments; percussion (e.g. drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the HS code change if the xylophone has a stand?
No, musical instrument stands imported with the instrument they are intended for are typically classified under the same code as the instrument itself, or under 9209.99 as an accessory.
Which countries are the top exporters of xylophones (HS 920600)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 920600 (the code used for xylophones) in UN Comtrade data were China ($194M, 34% of world exports), Germany ($104M) and the United States ($63M). World exports came to about $569M, 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 xylophones (HS 920600)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 920600 (the code used for xylophones) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($100M, 21% of world imports), Germany ($74M) and the United Kingdom ($20M). World imports came to about $470M, 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 Xylophones the same in all countries?
The base HS code 920600 for Xylophones 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 xylophones in Brazil?
In Brazil, xylophones (HS 920600) is classified under NCM 9206.00.00.