Pianos; including automatic pianos, harpsichords and other keyboard stringed instruments

HS v2017 Code: 9201

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
92	01	n/a

Code	9201
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	92

Ancestor Codes: Musical instruments; parts and accessories of such articles

This Code: Pianos; including automatic pianos, harpsichords and other keyboard stringed instruments

Child Codes: Musical instruments; harpsichords and other keyboard stringed instruments n.e.c. in heading no. 9201; Musical instruments; pianos, upright, including automatic pianos; Musical instruments; pianos, grand

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Musical instruments; string, n.e.c. in heading no. 9201, (e.g. guitars, violins, harps); Musical instruments; wind (e.g. keyboard pipe organs, accordions, clarinets, trumpets, bagpipes), other than fairground organs and mechanical street organs; Musical instruments; percussion (e.g. drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas); Musical instruments; the sound of which is produced or must be amplified, electrically (e.g. organs, guitars, accordions); 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

About pianos; including automatic pianos, harpsichords and other keyboard stringed instruments

hs code 9201 covers a diverse range of musical instruments, including pianos, harpsichords, and other keyboard stringed instruments. This industry plays a vital role in the global music and entertainment sectors, providing the tools for musical expression and performance. As a highly specialized and technologically advanced industry, the production of these instruments is an important contributor to the broader economy.

Production process

The production of pianos and other keyboard stringed instruments involves a complex and meticulous process. Key steps include the crafting of the instrument's wooden frame, the precise installation of the strings, and the careful tuning and regulation of the mechanisms. Advanced manufacturing techniques, such as computer-aided design and precision engineering, are often employed to ensure the high quality and consistency of these instruments.

Production inputs

The production of hs code 9201 items requires a range of specialized inputs, including high-quality woods (such as spruce, maple, and ebony), metal strings, and complex mechanical components. Specialized machinery, such as CNC routers and precision tuning equipment, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, skilled labor, including instrument makers, technicians, and tuners, are crucial for the successful production of these instruments.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of hs code 9201 are pianos, harpsichords, and other keyboard stringed instruments, which are then consumed by the music and entertainment industries. These instruments are used in a wide range of settings, from concert halls and recording studios to homes and schools. Related hs codes that may consume the output of this industry include 9202 Violins and other string instruments, 9205 Wind musical instruments, and 9207 Musical instruments, n.e.c..

Family tree for pianos; including automatic pianos, harpsichords and other keyboard stringed instruments

    graph LR
    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>"]

    B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/920110'>920110: Musical instruments; pianos, upright, including automatic pianos</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/920120'>920120: Musical instruments; pianos, grand</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/920190'>920190: Musical instruments; harpsichords and other keyboard stringed instruments n.e.c. in heading no. 9201</a>"]


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