HS Code 9201
Pianos and Keyboard String Instruments
HS code 9201 covers pianos, including automatic pianos, harpsichords, and other keyboard stringed instruments of an acoustic nature.
4-digit Section XVIIIFCL
HS Code 9201 — Pianos and Keyboard String Instruments
This code covers traditional acoustic pianos, including uprights and grands, as well as automatic player pianos. It also includes historical keyboard instruments like harpsichords and spinets where sound is produced by strings.
What's included
- Grand pianos
- Upright pianos
- Harpsichords
- Automatic 'player' pianos
What's excluded
- Digital pianos → use
920710(Instruments where sound is produced or amplified electrically belong in 9207.)
Common examples
- Steinway & Sons Model D Grand Piano
- Yamaha U1 Upright Piano
- Double-manual Harpsichord
- Clavichord
Frequently asked questions
Does this cover vintage pianos with ivory keys?
Yes, but pianos with ivory keys (pre-1975) require strict CITES 'pre-convention' permits for international movement.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 2% - 5%
- Documentation: Ensure wood species/ivory status is declared to avoid seizure at customs.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Japan, Germany, Indonesia
- Top importers: USA, China, United Kingdom
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Key takeaway
Reserved for traditional acoustic string-keyboard instruments only; electronics are excluded.
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