Musical instrument strings

HS v2022 Code: 920930

About musical instrument strings

HS code 920930 covers the classification of musical instrument strings, a critical component in the production of various musical instruments. This industry plays a vital role in the broader music and entertainment sectors, providing the essential materials that enable the creation of melodic sounds across a range of instruments, from guitars and violins to harps and pianos. The manufacture and trade of these specialized strings are integral to the global music ecosystem.

Production process

The production of musical instrument strings typically involves a multi-step process. Raw materials, such as steel, nylon, or gut, are carefully selected and processed to achieve the desired thickness, tension, and tonal properties. Advanced techniques, including spinning, twisting, and winding, are employed to create the final string products. Quality control measures are implemented throughout the manufacturing process to ensure consistency and durability, essential for the optimal performance of musical instruments.

Production inputs

The primary inputs required for the production of musical instrument strings include high-quality raw materials, such as 500600 Steel, 540233 Nylon, or natural fibers like gut. Specialized machinery, including spinning and winding equipment, is also a crucial input for this industry. Additionally, skilled labor, technical expertise, and stringent quality control measures are necessary to ensure the production of reliable and consistent musical instrument strings.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 920930 is the musical instrument strings themselves, which are then consumed by manufacturers of various musical instruments, including 920110 Pianos, 920210 Violins, 920330 Guitars, and 920590 Other musical instruments. These strings are essential components that enable the production and performance of music across a wide range of instruments and genres.

Revisions to 920930

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 920930. The most recent 1 version of this code (920930) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 920930.

Older versions

Family tree for musical instrument strings

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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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/920930'>920930: Musical instrument strings</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/920991'>920991: Musical instruments; parts and accessories for pianos</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/920992'>920992: Musical instruments; parts and accessories for string musical instruments other than keyboard instruments</a>"]
B --> F["<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 --> G["<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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