Musical instruments — HTS 9207
Musical instruments, the sound of which is produced, or must be amplified, electrically (for example, organs, guitars, accordions)
Chapter 92 › Heading 9207
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 9207 covers musical instruments whose sound is produced electrically or must be amplified electrically. It generally includes instruments such as electric organs, electric or electronically amplified guitars, and certain electric or electronic accordions. The heading describes a broad product category, not one final tariff classification.
To choose the specific 8-digit HTSUS code, first identify the instrument’s principal function and design, then follow the subheadings and tariff lines under heading 9207. The narrower code may distinguish the instrument by type, such as keyboard, string, or other instrument, and may also depend on how the instrument produces or requires electrical amplification. Product materials can matter where the tariff schedule expressly uses them, but material alone does not determine the classification. Confirm the complete code and any applicable measures in the current official HTSUS, and seek customs-broker or binding-ruling guidance when the design is unusual.
What to check
- Describe what produces the sound and whether electricity creates the sound, amplifies it, or both.
- Identify the instrument’s primary type and playing method, such as keyboard, string, or another format.
- Review every subheading and tariff-line description under heading 9207; do not stop at the 4-digit heading.
- Check the product’s technical specifications, photographs, manuals, and bill of materials against the classification description.
- Verify the current 8-digit HTSUS code and consult a customs professional if multiple classifications appear plausible.
HTS heading 9207 summary
Musical instruments is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9207.10.00 👉 | Keyboard instruments, other than accordions | 5.4% | Free | 40% |
| 9207.90.00 👉 | Other | 5% | Free | 40% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 9207?
Musical instruments, the sound of which is produced, or must be amplified, electrically (for example, organs, guitars, accordions). To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.