Musical instruments; parts and accessories of such articles

HS v2017 Code: 92

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
92	n/a	n/a

Code	92
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	2
Datasource	WCO

This Code: Musical instruments; parts and accessories of such articles

Child Codes: Musical instruments; string, n.e.c. in heading no. 9201, (e.g. guitars, violins, harps); Musical instruments; the sound of which is produced or must be amplified, electrically (e.g. organs, guitars, accordions); Musical instruments; percussion (e.g. drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas); Musical boxes, fairground and mechanical street organs, mechanical singing birds, musical saws and musical instruments n.e.c. in chapter 92; decoy calls of all kinds; whistles; call horns and other mouth-blown sound signalling instruments; Musical instruments; wind (e.g. keyboard pipe organs, accordions, clarinets, trumpets, bagpipes), other than fairground organs and mechanical street organs; Musical instrument parts (for example, mechanisms for musical boxes) and accessories (for example, cards, discs and rolls for mechanical instruments); metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes; Pianos; including automatic pianos, harpsichords and other keyboard stringed instruments

About musical instruments; parts and accessories of such articles

hs code 92 covers a diverse range of musical instruments, including stringed instruments, wind instruments, percussion instruments, and electronic instruments. This industry plays a vital role in the global entertainment and cultural sectors, providing the tools for musicians, performers, and music enthusiasts to create and enjoy music. The production and trade of these instruments contribute significantly to the broader economy, with applications in various industries, such as education, tourism, and manufacturing.

Production process

The production of musical instruments involves a range of specialized techniques and processes. Stringed instruments, such as guitars and violins, are typically crafted by skilled luthiers who carefully select and shape the wood, install the strings, and fine-tune the instrument. Wind instruments, like saxophones and trumpets, are often manufactured using metal alloys, with intricate mechanisms and valves that require precision engineering. Percussion instruments, including drums and cymbals, are often made from a combination of materials, such as wood, metal, and synthetic materials, and are tuned and assembled by experienced craftspeople.

Production inputs

The production of musical instruments requires a variety of raw materials, including wood, metal, plastics, and specialized components like strings, reeds, and electronic parts. Manufacturers in this industry also rely on specialized machinery and tools, such as woodworking equipment, metalworking tools, and precision measurement devices. Additionally, skilled labor, including instrument makers, technicians, and designers, are essential inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the musical instrument industry are the finished instruments, which are then sold to musicians, music schools, orchestras, and other consumers. These instruments may be classified under various 92 Musical instruments; parts and accessories of such articles codes, depending on their specific type and characteristics. The outputs of this industry are also consumed by other industries, such as 85 Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles for the production of electronic musical instruments and 95 Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof for the manufacture of musical toys and games.

Family tree for musical instruments; parts and accessories of such articles

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/92'>92: Musical instruments; parts and accessories of such articles</a>"]

    
    A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9201'>9201: Pianos; including automatic pianos, harpsichords and other keyboard stringed instruments</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9202'>9202: Musical instruments; string, n.e.c. in heading no. 9201, (e.g. guitars, violins, harps)</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9205'>9205: Musical instruments; wind (e.g. keyboard pipe organs, accordions, clarinets, trumpets, bagpipes), other than fairground organs and mechanical street organs</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9206'>9206: Musical instruments; percussion (e.g. drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas)</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9207'>9207: Musical instruments; the sound of which is produced or must be amplified, electrically (e.g. organs, guitars, accordions)</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9208'>9208: Musical boxes, fairground and mechanical street organs, mechanical singing birds, musical saws and musical instruments n.e.c. in chapter 92; decoy calls of all kinds; whistles; call horns and other mouth-blown sound signalling instruments</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9209'>9209: Musical instrument parts (for example, mechanisms for musical boxes) and accessories (for example, cards, discs and rolls for mechanical instruments); metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes</a>"]


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