Chapter 92
Musical Instruments
By TariffCenter Research Team · Updated 2026-02-07 · Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule
At a glance
Chapter 92 contains 84 HTS lines covering musical instruments. General U.S. duty rates: Free to 8.7%. Section 301 surcharges apply on selected lines for imports from China. Reciprocal tariffs apply following the February 2026 SCOTUS ruling.
9201 — Pianos, including player pianos; harpsichords and other keyboard stringed instruments
#Heading 9201 contains 15 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–4.7%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
9201
Pianos, including player pianos; harpsichords and other keyboard stringed instruments:
Free
9201.10.00
Upright pianos
4.7%
9201.10.00.05
Used
Free
9201.10.00.11
Containing a case measuring less than 111.76 cm in height
Free
9201.10.00.21
Containing a case measuring 111.76 cm or more but less than 121.92 cm in height
Free
9201.10.00.31
Containing a case measuring 121.92 cm or more but less than 129.54 cm in height
Free
9201.10.00.41
Containing a case measuring 129.54 cm or more in height
Free
9201.20.00
Grand pianos
4.7%
9201.20.00.05
Used
Free
9201.20.00.11
Containing a case measuring less than 152.40 cm in length
Free
9201.20.00.21
Containing a case measuring 152.40 cm or more but less than 167.64 cm in length
Free
9201.20.00.31
Containing a case measuring 167.64 cm or more but less than 180.34 cm in length
Free
9201.20.00.41
Containing a case measuring 180.34 cm or more but less than 195.58 cm in length
Free
9201.20.00.51
Containing a case measuring 195.58 cm or more in length
Free
9201.90.00.00
Other
3.5%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9201 | Pianos, including player pianos; harpsichords and other keyboard stringed instruments: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9201.10.00 | Upright pianos | 4.7% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9201.10.00.05 | Used | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9201.10.00.11 | Containing a case measuring less than 111.76 cm in height | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9201.10.00.21 | Containing a case measuring 111.76 cm or more but less than 121.92 cm in height | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9201.10.00.31 | Containing a case measuring 121.92 cm or more but less than 129.54 cm in height | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9201.10.00.41 | Containing a case measuring 129.54 cm or more in height | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9201.20.00 | Grand pianos | 4.7% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9201.20.00.05 | Used | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9201.20.00.11 | Containing a case measuring less than 152.40 cm in length | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9201.20.00.21 | Containing a case measuring 152.40 cm or more but less than 167.64 cm in length | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9201.20.00.31 | Containing a case measuring 167.64 cm or more but less than 180.34 cm in length | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9201.20.00.41 | Containing a case measuring 180.34 cm or more but less than 195.58 cm in length | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9201.20.00.51 | Containing a case measuring 195.58 cm or more in length | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9201.90.00.00 | Other | 3.5% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
9202 — Other string musical instruments (for example, guitars, violins, harps)
#Heading 9202 contains 6 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–8.7%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
9202
Other string musical instruments (for example, guitars, violins, harps):
Free
9202.10.00.00
Played with a bow
3.2%
9202.90
Other:
Free
9202.90.20.00
Valued not over $100 each, excluding the value of the case
4.5%
9202.90.40.00
Other
8.7%
9202.90.60.00
Other
4.6%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9202 | Other string musical instruments (for example, guitars, violins, harps): | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9202.10.00.00 | Played with a bow | 3.2% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9202.90 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9202.90.20.00 | Valued not over $100 each, excluding the value of the case | 4.5% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9202.90.40.00 | Other | 8.7% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9202.90.60.00 | Other | 4.6% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
9205 — Wind musical instruments (for example, keyboard pipe organs, accordions, clarinets, trumpets, bagpipes), other than fairground organs and mechanical street organs
#Heading 9205 contains 17 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–4.9%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
9205
Wind musical instruments (for example, keyboard pipe organs, accordions, clarinets, trumpets, bagpipes), other than fairground organs and mechanical street organs:
Free
9205.10.00
Brass-wind instruments
2.9%
9205.10.00.40
Valued not over $10 each
Free
9205.10.00.80
Valued over $10 each
Free
9205.90
Other:
Free
9205.90.12.00
Keyboard pipe organs
Free
9205.90.14.00
Other
2.7%
9205.90.15.00
Piano accordions
Free
9205.90.18.00
Other
2.6%
9205.90.19.00
Mouth organs
Free
9205.90.20.00
Bagpipes
Free
9205.90.40
Other
4.9%
9205.90.40.20
Clarinets
Free
9205.90.40.40
Saxophones
Free
9205.90.40.60
Flutes and piccolos (except bamboo)
Free
9205.90.40.80
Other
Free
9205.90.60.00
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9205 | Wind musical instruments (for example, keyboard pipe organs, accordions, clarinets, trumpets, bagpipes), other than fairground organs and mechanical street organs: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9205.10.00 | Brass-wind instruments | 2.9% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9205.10.00.40 | Valued not over $10 each | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9205.10.00.80 | Valued over $10 each | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9205.90 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9205.90.12.00 | Keyboard pipe organs | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9205.90.14.00 | Other | 2.7% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9205.90.15.00 | Piano accordions | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9205.90.18.00 | Other | 2.6% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9205.90.19.00 | Mouth organs | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9205.90.20.00 | Bagpipes | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9205.90.40 | Other | 4.9% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9205.90.40.20 | Clarinets | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9205.90.40.40 | Saxophones | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9205.90.40.60 | Flutes and piccolos (except bamboo) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9205.90.40.80 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9205.90.60.00 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
9206 — Percussion musical instruments (for example, drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas)
#Heading 9206 contains 5 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–5.3%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
9206.00
Percussion musical instruments (for example, drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas):
Free
9206.00.20.00
Drums
4.8%
9206.00.40.00
Cymbals
Free
9206.00.60.00
Sets of tuned bells known as chimes, peals or carillons
Free
9206.00.80.00
Other
5.3%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9206.00 | Percussion musical instruments (for example, drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas): | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9206.00.20.00 | Drums | 4.8% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9206.00.40.00 | Cymbals | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9206.00.60.00 | Sets of tuned bells known as chimes, peals or carillons | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9206.00.80.00 | Other | 5.3% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
9207 — Musical instruments, the sound of which is produced, or must be amplified, electrically (for example, organs, guitars, accordions)
#Heading 9207 contains 12 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–5.4%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
9207
Musical instruments, the sound of which is produced, or must be amplified, electrically (for example, organs, guitars, accordions):
Free
9207.10.00
Keyboard instruments, other than accordions
5.4%
9207.10.00.05
Valued under $100 each
Free
9207.10.00.10
Valued $100 or over each
Free
9207.10.00.45
Valued under $200 each
Free
9207.10.00.55
Valued $200 or over each
Free
9207.10.00.60
Hand-held
Free
9207.10.00.65
Valued under $100 each
Free
9207.10.00.75
Valued $100 or over each
Free
9207.90.00
Other
5%
9207.90.00.40
Fretted stringed instruments
Free
9207.90.00.80
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9207 | Musical instruments, the sound of which is produced, or must be amplified, electrically (for example, organs, guitars, accordions): | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9207.10.00 | Keyboard instruments, other than accordions | 5.4% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 2.7% (JP) |
| 9207.10.00.05 | Valued under $100 each | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9207.10.00.10 | Valued $100 or over each | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9207.10.00.45 | Valued under $200 each | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9207.10.00.55 | Valued $200 or over each | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9207.10.00.60 | Hand-held | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9207.10.00.65 | Valued under $100 each | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9207.10.00.75 | Valued $100 or over each | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9207.90.00 | Other | 5% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9207.90.00.40 | Fretted stringed instruments | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9207.90.00.80 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
9208 — Music boxes, fairground organs, mechanical street organs, mechanical singing birds, musical saws and other musical instruments not falling within any other heading of this chapter; decoy calls of all kinds; whistles, call horns and other mouth-blown sound signaling instruments
#Heading 9208 contains 5 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–5.3%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
9208
Music boxes, fairground organs, mechanical street organs, mechanical singing birds, musical saws and other musical instruments not falling within any other heading of this chapter; decoy calls of all kinds; whistles, call horns and other mouth-blown sound signaling instruments:
Free
9208.10.00.00
Music boxes
3.2%
9208.90.00
Other
5.3%
9208.90.00.40
Musical instruments
Free
9208.90.00.80
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9208 | Music boxes, fairground organs, mechanical street organs, mechanical singing birds, musical saws and other musical instruments not falling within any other heading of this chapter; decoy calls of all kinds; whistles, call horns and other mouth-blown sound signaling instruments: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9208.10.00.00 | Music boxes | 3.2% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9208.90.00 | Other | 5.3% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9208.90.00.40 | Musical instruments | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9208.90.00.80 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
9209 — Parts (for example, mechanisms for music boxes) and accessories (for example, cards, discs and rolls for mechanical instruments) of musical instruments; metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes of all kinds
#Heading 9209 contains 24 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–5.7%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
9209
Parts (for example, mechanisms for music boxes) and accessories (for example, cards, discs and rolls for mechanical instruments) of musical instruments; metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes of all kinds:
Free
9209.30.00.00
Musical instrument strings
Free
9209.91
Parts and accessories for pianos:
Free
9209.91.40.00
Tuning pins
Free
9209.91.80.00
Other
4.2%
9209.92
Parts and accessories for the musical instruments of heading 9202:
Free
9209.92.20.00
Mutes, collapsible musical instrument stands and music holders for attachment to musical instruments
3.9%
9209.92.40.00
Tuning pins
10¢/1,000 pins + 3.5%
9209.92.60.00
Bows, parts of bows, bow hair, chin rests and other parts and accessories for string instruments played with a bow
Free
9209.92.80.00
Other
4.6%
9209.94
Parts and accessories for the musical instruments of heading 9207:
Free
9209.94.40.00
Collapsible musical instrument stands
5.7%
9209.94.80.00
Other
2.7%
9209.99
Other:
Free
9209.99.05.00
Metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes
Free
9209.99.10.00
Mutes for musical instruments; pedals, dampers and spurs for drums; pedals and holders for cymbals; lyres and other music holders for attachment to musical instruments; and collapsible stands for holding music or for holding musical instruments
5.7%
9209.99.16.00
For pipe organs of subheading 9205.90.12
Free
9209.99.18.00
For instruments of subheading 9205.90.14
2.7%
9209.99.20.00
For bagpipes
Free
9209.99.40
For other woodwind and brass wind musical instruments
Free
9209.99.40.40
For woodwind musical instruments
Free
9209.99.40.80
Other
Free
9209.99.61.00
For music boxes
Free
9209.99.80.00
Other
5.3%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9209 | Parts (for example, mechanisms for music boxes) and accessories (for example, cards, discs and rolls for mechanical instruments) of musical instruments; metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes of all kinds: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9209.30.00.00 | Musical instrument strings | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9209.91 | Parts and accessories for pianos: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9209.91.40.00 | Tuning pins | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9209.91.80.00 | Other | 4.2% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9209.92 | Parts and accessories for the musical instruments of heading 9202: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9209.92.20.00 | Mutes, collapsible musical instrument stands and music holders for attachment to musical instruments | 3.9% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9209.92.40.00 | Tuning pins | 10¢/1,000 pins + 3.5% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9209.92.60.00 | Bows, parts of bows, bow hair, chin rests and other parts and accessories for string instruments played with a bow | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9209.92.80.00 | Other | 4.6% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9209.94 | Parts and accessories for the musical instruments of heading 9207: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9209.94.40.00 | Collapsible musical instrument stands | 5.7% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9209.94.80.00 | Other | 2.7% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9209.99 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9209.99.05.00 | Metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9209.99.10.00 | Mutes for musical instruments; pedals, dampers and spurs for drums; pedals and holders for cymbals; lyres and other music holders for attachment to musical instruments; and collapsible stands for holding music or for holding musical instruments | 5.7% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9209.99.16.00 | For pipe organs of subheading 9205.90.12 | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9209.99.18.00 | For instruments of subheading 9205.90.14 | 2.7% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9209.99.20.00 | For bagpipes | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9209.99.40 | For other woodwind and brass wind musical instruments | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9209.99.40.40 | For woodwind musical instruments | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9209.99.40.80 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9209.99.61.00 | For music boxes | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9209.99.80.00 | Other | 5.3% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
Frequently Asked Questions — Chapter 92
Sources & Methodology
- Base HTS rates: U.S. International Trade Commission — Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2025 edition, Chapter 92). “General rate” shows the min–max range across all 10-digit subheadings.
- Section 301 rates: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative — Section 301 action lists. Flags indicate HTS lines listed on USTR China 301 Lists 1–4B.
- Reciprocal tariffs: Based on the post-SCOTUS Section 122 framework (February 2026). See the TariffCenter Tariff Tracker for current program status.
- Verify before importing: U.S. Customs and Border Protection — Rulings Online or consult a licensed customs broker for binding classification rulings.
Glossary
- General rate (MFN rate)
- The base import duty applied to all World Trade Organization members under Most-Favored-Nation treatment. This is the standard rate shown in the General Rate column.
- Section 301 tariff (301: 25%)
- An additional surcharge authorized under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, imposed on selected imports from China. The most common rate is 25%; some products carry 7.5%. Applied on top of the MFN base rate.
- Reciprocal tariff (Recip: 10%)
- Tariffs applied under the post-February 2026 SCOTUS ruling upholding Section 122 authority. Typically 10–25% depending on country of origin, stacked on top of base and Section 301 rates.
- Section 232 tariff (S232: 25%)
- Tariffs on steel and aluminum products (and downstream derivatives) imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on national security grounds.
- hts_special / Special rates
- Preferential duty rates available to imports from countries with Free Trade Agreements or other special trade programs with the U.S. Country codes: AU (Australia), BH (Bahrain), CA (Canada), CL (Chile), CO (Colombia), IL (Israel), JO (Jordan), KR (South Korea), MA (Morocco), MX (Mexico), OM (Oman), PA (Panama), PE (Peru), SG (Singapore). Free (AU,BH...) means duty-free treatment for those partners.