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

HS v2022 Code: 9209

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
92	09	n/a

Code	9209
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	92

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

This Code: 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

Child Codes: Musical instruments; parts and accessories for pianos; Musical instruments; parts and accessories for string musical instruments other than keyboard instruments; Musical instruments; parts and accessories for musical instruments n.e.c. in heading no. 9209; metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes; Musical instrument strings; Musical instruments; parts and accessories for the musical instruments the sound of which is produced or must be amplified electrically (e.g. organs, guitars and accordions)

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Pianos; including automatic pianos, harpsichords and other keyboard stringed instruments; 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)

About 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

HS code 9209 covers a diverse range of products essential to the music industry. This code encompasses musical instrument parts, accessories, and related items such as metronomes, tuning forks, and pitch pipes. These components play a crucial role in the production, performance, and enjoyment of music, making them an integral part of the broader creative economy. The global trade in these specialized products reflects the widespread demand for musical instruments and the tools needed to maintain, enhance, and utilize them.

Production process

The production of items under HS code 9209 involves a range of specialized manufacturing techniques. Musical instrument parts, for instance, are often crafted using precision engineering and metalworking processes to ensure the necessary quality and functionality. Accessories such as cards, discs, and rolls for mechanical instruments may be produced through printing, cutting, and assembly operations. Metronomes, tuning forks, and pitch pipes are typically manufactured using a combination of machining, molding, and finishing processes to create the desired form and acoustic properties.

Production inputs

The production of goods under HS code 9209 requires a variety of inputs, including raw materials such as metals, plastics, and wood, as well as specialized components and accessories. Manufacturers in this industry also rely on precision machinery, tools, and equipment to shape, assemble, and finish the final products. Additionally, skilled labor, including engineers, technicians, and craftspeople, is essential for the design, development, and quality control of these specialized musical items.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 9209 are the various musical instrument parts, accessories, and related products. These components are then incorporated into the manufacturing of 9202 (Musical instruments: other string musical instruments (for example, guitars, violins, harps)) and 9205 (Musical instruments: wind musical instruments (for example, keyboard pipe organs, accordions, clarinets)) as well as other musical instruments covered under different HS codes. The outputs of this industry also support the maintenance, repair, and customization of existing musical instruments, enabling musicians and music enthusiasts to maintain and enhance their instruments.

Family tree for 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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/92'>92: Musical instruments; parts and accessories of such articles</a>"]
A --> B["<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>"]

    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/v2022/9207'>9207: Musical instruments; the sound of which is produced or must be amplified, electrically (e.g. organs, guitars, accordions)</a>"]
A --> H["<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>"]

    B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/920930'>920930: Musical instrument strings</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/920991'>920991: Musical instruments; parts and accessories for pianos</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/920992'>920992: Musical instruments; parts and accessories for string musical instruments other than keyboard instruments</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/920994'>920994: Musical instruments; parts and accessories for the musical instruments the sound of which is produced or must be amplified electrically (e.g. organs, guitars and accordions)</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/920999'>920999: Musical instruments; parts and accessories for musical instruments n.e.c. in heading no. 9209; metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes</a>"]


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