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HTS Chapter 92 · Section XVIII

Musical instruments; parts and accessories of such articles

Chapter 92 averages a 2.8% general (MFN) duty across its 41 rated tariff lines, with the steepest line reaching 8.7%.

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2.8%
avg MFN duty
8.7%
highest line
41
rated tariff lines
37%
enter duty-free

Tariff lines in Chapter 92 by duty-rate band

How the 41 rated lines in this chapter distribute across general (MFN) rate ranges

Duty-free150.1–5%195–10%7

Source: USITC HTS 2026 As of 2026

About HTS Chapter 92

HTS Chapter 92 - Musical instruments; parts and accessories of such articles - organizes 98 tariff classifications in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Of these, 41 carry explicit duty rates at the tariff-line level, meaning importers can look up a specific Column 1 General (MFN) rate for every qualifying shipment. Chapter 92 sits within Section XVIII (Optical, Photographic, Measuring, Medical Instruments), which groups commercially related product categories together.

The average general duty rate across all tariff lines in this chapter is 2.8%, with the highest individual rate reaching 8.7%. Duty burden varies widely across tariff lines within this chapter, classification precision matters. Below, each line links to its individual detail page showing General, Special (FTA), and Column 2 rates.

Use this chapter page as the entry point for classifying any product that falls under musical instruments; parts and accessories of such articles. The tree below preserves the HTS indentation hierarchy (heading → subheading → tariff line), so you can narrow from broad category to specific 8-10 digit code. All data comes from the US International Trade Commission (USITC) HTS 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of import duties used by US Customs and Border Protection.

Chapter 92 At a Glance

Tariff distribution statistics for HTS Chapter 92 from USITC 2026 Basic Edition.
Metric Value Notes
Total tariff classifications 98 All headings, subheadings, and tariff lines.
Lines with explicit rates 41 Tariff lines carrying a Column 1 General duty.
Average general rate 2.8% Mean MFN rate across rated lines.
Highest line rate 8.7% Peak Column 1 General rate within the chapter.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. Computed at last data refresh, see methodology.

Tariff Lines

9201 Pianos, including player pianos; harpsichords and other keyboard stringed instruments:
9201.10.00 Upright pianos
4.7%
9201.10.00.05 Used
No.
Other:
9201.10.00.11 Containing a case measuring less than 111.76 cm in height
No.
9201.10.00.21 Containing a case measuring 111.76 cm or more but less than 121.92 cm in height
No.
9201.10.00.31 Containing a case measuring 121.92 cm or more but less than 129.54 cm in height
No.
9201.10.00.41 Containing a case measuring 129.54 cm or more in height
No.
9201.20.00 Grand pianos
4.7%
9201.20.00.05 Used
No.
Other:
9201.20.00.11 Containing a case measuring less than 152.40 cm in length
No.
9201.20.00.21 Containing a case measuring 152.40 cm or more but less than 167.64 cm in length
No.
9201.20.00.31 Containing a case measuring 167.64 cm or more but less than 180.34 cm in length
No.
9201.20.00.41 Containing a case measuring 180.34 cm or more but less than 195.58 cm in length
No.
9201.20.00.51 Containing a case measuring 195.58 cm or more in length
No.
9201.90.00.00 Other
No.
3.5%
9202 Other string musical instruments (for example, guitars, violins, harps):
9202.10.00.00 Played with a bow
No.
3.2%
9202.90 Other:
Guitars:
9202.90.20.00 Valued not over $100 each, excluding the value of the case
No.
4.5%
9202.90.40.00 Other
No.
8.7%
9202.90.60.00 Other
No.
4.6%
9205 Wind musical instruments (for example, keyboard pipe organs, accordions, clarinets, trumpets, bagpipes), other than fairground organs and mechanical street organs:
9205.10.00 Brass-wind instruments
2.9%
9205.10.00.40 Valued not over $10 each
No.
9205.10.00.80 Valued over $10 each
No.
9205.90 Other:
Keyboard pipe organs; harmoniums and similar keyboard instruments with free metal reeds:
9205.90.12.00 Keyboard pipe organs
No.
Free
9205.90.14.00 Other
No.
2.7%
Accordions and similar instruments; mouth organs:
Accordions and similar instruments:
9205.90.15.00 Piano accordions
No.
Free
9205.90.18.00 Other
No.
2.6%
9205.90.19.00 Mouth organs
doz.
Free
Woodwind instruments:
9205.90.20.00 Bagpipes
No.
Free
9205.90.40 Other
4.9%
9205.90.40.20 Clarinets
No.
9205.90.40.40 Saxophones
No.
9205.90.40.60 Flutes and piccolos (except bamboo)
No.
9205.90.40.80 Other
No.
9205.90.60.00 Other
No.
Free
9206.00 Percussion musical instruments (for example, drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas):
9206.00.20.00 Drums
No.
4.8%
9206.00.40.00 Cymbals
No.
Free
9206.00.60.00 Sets of tuned bells known as chimes, peals or carillons
No.
Free
9206.00.80.00 Other
No.
5.3%
9207 Musical instruments, the sound of which is produced, or must be amplified, electrically (for example, organs, guitars, accordions):
9207.10.00 Keyboard instruments, other than accordions
5.4%
Music synthesizers:
9207.10.00.05 Valued under $100 each
No.
9207.10.00.10 Valued $100 or over each
No.
Other:
With more than one keyboard:
9207.10.00.45 Valued under $200 each
No.
9207.10.00.55 Valued $200 or over each
No.
With one keyboard:
9207.10.00.60 Hand-held
No.
Other:
9207.10.00.65 Valued under $100 each
No.
9207.10.00.75 Valued $100 or over each
No.
9207.90.00 Other
5%
9207.90.00.40 Fretted stringed instruments
No.
9207.90.00.80 Other
No.
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:
9208.10.00.00 Music boxes
No.
3.2%
9208.90.00 Other
5.3%
9208.90.00.40 Musical instruments
No.
9208.90.00.80 Other
No.
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:
9209.30.00.00 Musical instrument strings
No.
Free
Other:
9209.91 Parts and accessories for pianos:
9209.91.40.00 Tuning pins
thousands
Free
9209.91.80.00 Other
No.
4.2%
9209.92 Parts and accessories for the musical instruments of heading 9202:
9209.92.20.00 Mutes, collapsible musical instrument stands and music holders for attachment to musical instruments
No.
3.9%
9209.92.40.00 Tuning pins
thousands
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
No.
Free
9209.92.80.00 Other
No.
4.6%
9209.94 Parts and accessories for the musical instruments of heading 9207:
9209.94.40.00 Collapsible musical instrument stands
No.
5.7%
9209.94.80.00 Other
No.
2.7%
9209.99 Other:
9209.99.05.00 Metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes
No., kg
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
No.
5.7%
Other:
9209.99.16.00 For pipe organs of subheading 9205.90.12
No., kg
Free
9209.99.18.00 For instruments of subheading 9205.90.14
No.
2.7%
9209.99.20.00 For bagpipes
No., kg
Free
9209.99.40 For other woodwind and brass wind musical instruments
Free
9209.99.40.40 For woodwind musical instruments
No., kg
9209.99.40.80 Other
No., kg
9209.99.61.00 For music boxes
No., kg
Free
9209.99.80.00 Other
No.
5.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What does HTS Chapter 92 cover? ▼
HTS Chapter 92 covers Musical instruments; parts and accessories of such articles. It contains 98 individual tariff classifications, of which 41 have specified duty rates. This chapter falls under Section XVIII (Optical, Photographic, Measuring, Medical Instruments).
What is the average tariff rate for Chapter 92? ▼
The average general (MFN) duty rate across all tariff lines in Chapter 92 is 2.8%. The highest individual rate in this chapter is 8.7%. Actual duty on a specific product depends on its precise HTS classification.
How do I find the correct HTS code for my product? ▼
Browse the tariff lines listed below organized by heading and subheading. Each item with an HTS number links to its full detail page showing general, special, and Column 2 duty rates. For complex classifications, consult a licensed customs broker or contact US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Are there any duty-free items in Chapter 92? ▼
Yes, many chapters contain items with a "Free" general rate, meaning no duty is assessed for imports from most-favored-nation countries. Look for items marked "Free" in the tariff lines table below. Additional preferential rates may also apply under free trade agreements.
Where does PlainTariff get its tariff data? ▼
All tariff data comes from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of US import duties.

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Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.

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