Musical instruments; the sound of which is produced or must be amplified, electrically (e.g. organs, guitars, accordions)

HS v2017 Code: 9207

About musical instruments; the sound of which is produced or must be amplified, electrically (e.g. organs, guitars, accordions)

hs code 9207 covers a diverse range of musical instruments that rely on electrical amplification to produce sound. This industry plays a vital role in the global music and entertainment sectors, enabling musicians and performers to create a wide variety of musical styles and experiences. As technology continues to advance, the products under this code have become increasingly sophisticated, offering enhanced sound quality, versatility, and accessibility to both professional and amateur musicians alike.

Production process

The production of electrically amplified musical instruments typically involves a combination of precision engineering, advanced electronics, and skilled craftsmanship. Manufacturers often utilize computer-aided design and manufacturing techniques to ensure consistent quality and performance. Key production steps may include the fabrication of instrument bodies, the assembly of electronic components such as pickups, amplifiers, and control systems, as well as the final tuning and testing of the finished product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of hs code 9207 items include a variety of raw materials such as wood, metals, plastics, and electronic components. Specialized machinery, such as CNC machines, soldering equipment, and testing apparatus, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, skilled labor, including instrument designers, electrical engineers, and luthiers, is crucial for the development and assembly of these sophisticated musical instruments.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of hs code 9207 are a wide range of electrically amplified musical instruments, including 9201 Pianos, 9202 Other string musical instruments, 9203 Organ and other keyboard stringed instruments, 9205 Wind musical instruments, and 9206 Percussion musical instruments. These products are then consumed by the music industry, including professional musicians, music schools, and individual consumers, as well as by the broader entertainment and media sectors.

Family tree for musical instruments; the sound of which is produced or must be amplified, electrically (e.g. organs, guitars, accordions)

    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/v2017/9207'>9207: Musical instruments; the sound of which is produced or must be amplified, electrically (e.g. organs, guitars, accordions)</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/v2017/9206'>9206: Musical instruments; percussion (e.g. drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas)</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/v2017/920710'>920710: Musical instruments; keyboard, (other than accordions), the sound of which is produced or must be amplified electrically</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/920790'>920790: Musical instruments; (other than keyboard), the sound of which is produced or must be amplified electrically</a>"]


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