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

HS v2022 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, providing the tools and equipment that enable musicians, performers, and audio engineers to create and manipulate sound. As technology continues to evolve, the products within this HS code have become increasingly sophisticated, offering enhanced features, improved sound quality, and greater versatility to meet the demands of modern music production.

Production process

The production of electrical musical instruments typically involves a combination of precision engineering, advanced electronics, and specialized manufacturing processes. Key steps may include the fabrication of instrument bodies, the assembly of electronic components (such as pickups, amplifiers, and control circuits), and the integration of these elements into a cohesive, functional unit. Quality control and testing procedures are also crucial to ensure the instruments meet performance and safety standards.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of electrical musical instruments include a variety of raw materials, such as wood, metals, plastics, and electronic components (e.g., microprocessors, integrated circuits, and specialized transducers). Manufacturers in this industry also rely on specialized machinery and tools, including CNC machines, soldering equipment, and assembly workstations. Additionally, skilled labor, including engineers, technicians, and craftspeople, is essential for the design, development, and assembly of these complex musical instruments.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 9207 are a wide range of electrical musical instruments, such as 9207 organs, 9207 guitars, 9207 accordions, and other amplified instruments. These products are typically consumed by musicians, music schools, recording studios, and the broader entertainment industry, as they are essential for the creation, performance, and recording of music. Additionally, the outputs of this industry may be used as inputs for other related HS codes, such as 9208 musical boxes and 9209 parts and accessories for musical instruments.

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/v2022/92'>92: Musical instruments; parts and accessories of such articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9207'>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/v2022/9201'>9201: Pianos; including automatic pianos, harpsichords and other keyboard stringed instruments</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9202'>9202: Musical instruments; string, n.e.c. in heading no. 9201, (e.g. guitars, violins, harps)</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9205'>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/v2022/9206'>9206: Musical instruments; percussion (e.g. drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas)</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9208'>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/v2022/9209'>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/v2022/920710'>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/v2022/920790'>920790: Musical instruments; (other than keyboard), the sound of which is produced or must be amplified electrically</a>"]


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