Musical instruments; parts and accessories for pianos

HS v2022 Code: 920991

About musical instruments; parts and accessories for pianos

HS code 920991 covers the import and export of musical instruments, specifically parts and accessories for pianos. This industry plays a vital role in the global music and entertainment sectors, providing the essential components that enable the production and performance of piano-based music. As a key part of the broader musical instrument manufacturing industry, the 920991 segment contributes significantly to the cultural and economic landscape worldwide.

Production process

The production of piano parts and accessories involves a range of specialized techniques. This includes the precision engineering of components like hammers, dampers, and action mechanisms, as well as the crafting of decorative elements such as piano cases and keyboards. Manufacturers utilize advanced woodworking, metalworking, and assembly processes to ensure the quality and functionality of their products.

Production inputs

The 920991 industry relies on a variety of raw materials and resources. This includes high-quality woods like maple, spruce, and ebony for the construction of piano parts, as well as specialized metals, plastics, and fabrics for other components. Manufacturers also require specialized tools and machinery, such as CNC machines and tuning equipment, to produce and assemble the various elements of piano parts and accessories.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 920991 industry are the individual parts and accessories that make up a piano, such as 920992 Pianos, parts and accessories thereof, 920993 Harpsichords and other keyboard stringed instruments, and 920999 Musical instruments, n.e.c. in heading no. 9209. These components are then consumed by piano manufacturers, repair shops, and musicians to maintain, restore, and enhance their instruments.

Revisions to 920991

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 920991. The most recent 1 version of this code (920991) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 920991.

Family tree for musical instruments; parts and accessories for pianos

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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/v2022/920991'>920991: Musical instruments; parts and accessories for pianos</a>"]

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