Musical instruments; percussion (e.g. drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas)

HS v2017 Code: 9206

About musical instruments; percussion (e.g. drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas)

hs code 9206 covers a diverse range of musical instruments, specifically those classified as percussion instruments. These instruments, which include drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, and maracas, play a vital role in the global music industry, providing the rhythmic foundation for a wide range of musical genres. The production and trade of these instruments are significant contributors to the broader economy, with applications in the entertainment, education, and cultural sectors.

Production process

The production of percussion instruments under hs code 9206 typically involves a combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern manufacturing techniques. Drums, for example, are often constructed by hand, with skilled artisans shaping the wooden or metal frames and carefully selecting and tensioning the membranes. Xylophones and other mallet instruments are similarly crafted, with the wooden bars or keys carefully tuned to produce the desired tonal qualities. Cymbals, castanets, and maracas may be produced using a mix of manual and automated processes, with attention paid to the materials, shapes, and finishes to achieve the desired acoustic properties.

Production inputs

The production of percussion instruments under hs code 9206 requires a range of raw materials, including wood, metal, and various types of membranes or skins. Specialized tools and machinery, such as lathes, milling machines, and tuning equipment, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, skilled labor, particularly in the areas of instrument design, woodworking, and tuning, is a critical input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the hs code 9206 industry are the various percussion instruments, which are then consumed by a wide range of end-users, including musicians, music schools, orchestras, and the entertainment industry. These instruments may also be used in 9208 Musical instruments; wind instruments and 9207 Musical instruments; string instruments, as they often play a supporting role in musical ensembles and performances. The trade and distribution of these instruments are facilitated by 4203 (Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)) and 4420 Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal, which provide the necessary packaging, storage, and transportation solutions.

Family tree for musical instruments; percussion (e.g. drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas)

    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/v2017/9206'>9206: Musical instruments; percussion (e.g. drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas)</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9201'>9201: Pianos; including automatic pianos, harpsichords and other keyboard stringed instruments</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9202'>9202: Musical instruments; string, n.e.c. in heading no. 9201, (e.g. guitars, violins, harps)</a>"]
A --> E["<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 --> 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/v2017/920600'>920600: Musical instruments; percussion (e.g. drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas)</a>"]


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