Other string musical instruments — HTS 9202
Other string musical instruments (for example, guitars, violins, harps)
Chapter 92 › Heading 9202
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 9202 covers string musical instruments other than the instruments classified in the headings before it. The category includes examples such as guitars, violins, harps, and other instruments that produce sound from vibrating strings. It is a broad four-digit heading, not the final tariff classification for an imported product.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS subheading, first identify the instrument’s type and relevant construction details. The tariff’s subheadings may distinguish products by features such as the instrument category, materials, or other described characteristics. Read the heading 9202 subheadings and their legal notes, then match the merchandise to the most specific description supported by the product’s design and condition.
What to check
- Identify the instrument’s actual function and type, rather than relying only on a commercial name such as “string instrument.”
- Check the complete HTSUS structure under heading 9202, including subheading descriptions, indentation, and any applicable legal notes.
- Verify the instrument’s principal materials and construction details when the subheadings use those features to distinguish products.
- Confirm whether the item is a complete instrument, an unfinished instrument, or a separate part or accessory; those may classify outside heading 9202.
- Keep product specifications, photographs, bills of materials, and supplier records to support the selected eight-digit code; consult a customs broker or request a binding ruling if classification remains uncertain.
HTS heading 9202 summary
Other string musical instruments is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 9202.90 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9202.10.00.00 👉 | Played with a bow | 3.2% | Free | 37.5% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 9202?
Other string musical instruments (for example, guitars, violins, harps). To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.