Parts — HTS 9209
Parts (for example, mechanisms for music boxes) and accessories (for example, cards, discs and rolls for mechanical instruments) of musical instruments; metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes of all kinds
Chapter 92 › Heading 9209
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 9209 is a broad product category for certain musical-instrument parts and accessories, plus metronomes, tuning forks, and pitch pipes. It can include items such as mechanisms used in music boxes and programmed media—such as cards, discs, or rolls—used with mechanical instruments. The heading covers the general product family, not the final tariff classification for every shipment.
To select the specific 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the item’s function and the type of instrument or device it is designed for. Then read the subheadings and tariff provisions under heading 9209, which commonly distinguish products by type, construction, or material. Confirm that the complete product description matches the wording of the selected provision, including any exclusions or “other” category.
What to check
- Describe the item precisely: identify whether it is a part, accessory, metronome, tuning fork, pitch pipe, or mechanical-instrument media.
- Check the product’s principal function and intended instrument or device; do not classify solely by its trade name or appearance.
- Review the full 8-digit provisions under heading 9209 and compare any distinctions based on type, material, or construction.
- Check the HTSUS legal notes, section and chapter notes, and nearby headings for exclusions or a more specific provision.
- Keep specifications, photos, diagrams, and supplier information that support the classification; ask a customs broker or request a binding ruling if the correct subheading is uncertain.
HTS heading 9209 summary
Parts 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9209.30.00.00 👉 | Musical instrument strings | Free | — | 40% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 9209?
Parts (for example, mechanisms for music boxes) and accessories (for example, cards, discs and rolls for mechanical instruments) of musical instruments; metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes of all kinds. 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.