Other string musical instruments (for example, guitars, violins, harps)
4 declarable lines
Heading 9202 covers non-keyboard string musical instruments other than electrically amplified instruments. It is split into instruments played with a bow and other string instruments, with guitars separated by value and all remaining instruments in a residual line.
Products in this heading
- Violins
- Cellos
- Double basses
- Acoustic guitars valued not over $100 each, excluding the case
- Acoustic guitars valued over $100 each
- Harps
- Mandolins
- Ukuleles
How to choose the right subheading
- Check whether the instrument is played with a bow; bowed instruments go to 9202.10.00.00.
- For non-bowed instruments, check whether it is a guitar; guitar lines depend on value and exclude the case value for the $100 threshold.
- For guitars, use 9202.90.20.00 when value is not over $100 each excluding case, and 9202.90.40.00 when it is over $100 or otherwise does not meet that line.
- For other non-bowed string instruments, such as harps, mandolins and ukuleles, use 9202.90.60.00.
- If the sound is produced or must be amplified electrically, the item is outside 9202 and is generally in heading 9207.
Often confused with
- Heading 9207Electric guitars
Their sound is produced or must be amplified electrically.
- Heading 9201Pianos
They are keyboard stringed instruments covered by heading 9201.
- Heading 9205Clarinets
They are wind musical instruments, not string instruments.
- Heading 9208Music boxes
They are covered by the miscellaneous instruments heading.
- Heading 9209Guitar strings
They are parts or accessories of musical instruments, not complete instruments.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for an acoustic guitar?
Use 9202.90.20.00, general (MFN) 4.5%, for guitars valued not over $100 each excluding the case. Use 9202.90.40.00, general (MFN) 8.7%, for other guitars.
What is the duty on a violin?
Violins are classified in 9202.10.00.00 and the general (MFN) rate is 3.2%.
How do I classify a ukulele?
A ukulele is not played with a bow and is not a guitar, so it goes in 9202.90.60.00 with a general (MFN) rate of 4.6%.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.