Musical instruments; harpsichords and other keyboard stringed instruments n.e.c. in heading no. 9201

hs code 920190 covers a diverse range of musical instruments, including harpsichords and other keyboard stringed instruments not elsewhere classified in the broader heading 9201. This industry plays a vital role in the global music and entertainment sectors, providing the tools and equipment that enable musicians and performers to create and share their art. As a key component of the broader musical instrument manufacturing industry, the products covered under 920190 contribute significantly to the cultural and creative economies worldwide.

The production of musical instruments classified under hs code 920190 typically involves a combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern manufacturing techniques. Skilled luthiers and instrument makers carefully select and shape the raw materials, such as wood, strings, and specialized components, to create the desired tonal qualities and aesthetic appeal. Advanced computer-aided design and computer numerical control (CNC) machining are often employed to ensure precision and consistency in the manufacturing process.

The main inputs required for the production of musical instruments under hs code 920190 include high-quality raw materials such as 4407 Wood in the rough or roughly squared, 5402 Synthetic filament yarn, and specialized components like 8311 Wire, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes and similar products, of base metal or of metal carbides, coated or cored with flux material, of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding or deposition of metal or of metal carbides. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized tools, machinery, and skilled labor to ensure the craftsmanship and quality of the final products.

The musical instruments produced under hs code 920190 are primarily consumed by the 9208 Musical 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 signalling instruments industry, as well as the broader 9207 Musical instruments, the sound of which is produced, or must be amplified, electrically and 9206 (Percussion musical instruments (for example, drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas)) industries. These instruments are essential for the creation and performance of music across a wide range of genres and settings, from classical and jazz to contemporary and electronic music.