Heading 9207

Musical instruments, the sound of which is produced, or must be amplified, electrically (for example, organs, guitars, accordions)

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Heading 9207 covers musical instruments whose sound is produced electrically or must be amplified electrically, such as organs, guitars and synthesizers. It is split between keyboard instruments other than accordions and a residual other group that includes fretted stringed instruments and other electric instruments.

Products in this heading

Music synthesizers
Electronic keyboards
Electric organs
Electric guitars
Electric bass guitars
Electric violins
Amplified fretted string instruments

How to choose the right subheading

Decide whether the instrument has a keyboard; keyboard instruments other than accordions fall in the 9207.10 group.
For keyboard instruments, check whether it is a music synthesizer or another type of keyboard instrument.
For non-synthesizer keyboards, count the keyboards: more than one, one hand-held, or one other.
For one-keyboard non-hand-held instruments, use the value thresholds: under $100 or $100 or over each.
For instruments without a keyboard, check whether it is a fretted stringed instrument or another type.

Often confused with

Acoustic guitars
Acoustic guitars are other string musical instruments, not electrically amplified instruments of heading 9207.
Heading 9202
Acoustic accordions
Non-electric accordions are named as wind musical instruments in heading 9205.
Heading 9205
Acoustic pianos
Pianos, including player pianos, are classified in heading 9201.
Heading 9201
Parts and accessories for electric musical instruments
Parts and accessories are classified in heading 9209, separate from complete instruments.
Heading 9209
Music boxes
Music boxes are named in heading 9208.
Heading 9208

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for electric guitars?

Electric guitars are classified in 9207.90.00.40 at a general (MFN) rate of 5%.

What is the duty on a music synthesizer valued at $100 or more?

Music synthesizers valued $100 or over each are classified in 9207.10.00.10 at a general (MFN) rate of 5.4%.

How do I classify a hand-held keyboard instrument?

Hand-held keyboard instruments with one keyboard are classified in 9207.10.00.60 at a general (MFN) rate of 5.4%.

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.