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 heading 92.09 covers 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. Within Chapter 92 it splits into 5 six-digit subheadings spanning musical instrument strings to musical instruments, each carrying its own customs duty line.
- India exports 2024
- $9.4M
- Share of Chapter 92
- 20.9%
- Rank in its chapter
- #2 of 7
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 92.09 covers 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. At the six-digit line it separates musical instrument strings and musical instruments, among others — each a distinct duty line shown below. India exports traditional instruments — sitars, tablas and harmoniums — alongside Western and percussion instruments. India exported $9.4M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 20.9% of all Chapter 92 exports, ranking #2 of 7 lines in its chapter (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
92.09 is the four-digit HS heading for musical instrument parts (for example, mechanisms. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many instruments, clocks & musical instruments lines — check our import guides for your market.
Subheadings under HS 92.09
The Harmonised System breaks 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 into these 5 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
Musical instrument strings
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 the musical instruments the sound of which is produced or must be amplified electrically (e.g. organs, guitars and accordions)
Musical instruments; parts and accessories for musical instruments n.e.c. in heading no. 9209; metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes
Top destinations for Chapter 92 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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