HS Code 9205
Wind Musical Instruments
HS code 9205 covers acoustic wind instruments, including brass-wind (trumpets, trombones) and other instruments like clarinets, saxophones, and flutes.
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HS Code 9205 — Wind Musical Instruments
This code covers an extensive range of instruments where sound is produced by a column of air. This includes brass instruments like trumpets and woodwinds like flutes and saxophones, as well as bagpipes and mouth organs.
What's included
- Brass-wind instruments (trumpets, tubas)
- Woodwind instruments (flutes, oboes)
- Accordions and concertinas
- Bagpipes and recorders
What's excluded
- Fairground organs → use
9208(Mechanical street or fairground organs are specifically classified in 9208.)
Common examples
- Yamaha B-flat Trumpet
- Selmer Alto Saxophone
- Hohner Mouth Organ (Harmonica)
- Scottish Highland Bagpipes
Frequently asked questions
Are mouthpieces included?
If shipped with the instrument, yes. If shipped separately, they are usually under 9209.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 4%
- Documentation: Used brass and woodwinds may require sanitization certificates in some jurisdictions.
- Typical shipping mode: Air
- Top exporters: China, Germany, Japan
- Top importers: USA, France, UK
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Key takeaway
Covers both the professional orchestra section and traditional/folk wind instruments.
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