Chapter 9209 — Customs Tariff Headings

D'Addario Helicore Violin E String

A high-tension steel core violin E string with a platinum-plated finish, designed for professional and student violinists. It is a musical instrument string for bowed string instruments, specifically violins, which are listed in the tariff item. This product is not a part of general use or an accessory excluded by Chapter 92 notes.

Larsen Magnacore Viola A String

A steel core viola A string with tungsten winding for powerful projection and even response. It is a musical instrument string for bowed string instruments, specifically violas, which are named in the tariff item. The product is not excluded by Chapter 92 notes as it is not a part of general use or an accessory from other chapters.

Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Double Bass A String

A synthetic core double bass A string with steel winding for brilliant sound and stability. It is a musical instrument string for bowed string instruments, but double basses are not explicitly listed in the tariff item. However, the tariff item includes 'viols' which can encompass double basses in some classifications, but this may be ambiguous; it is more likely to fall under the specific item if considered a viol, otherwise under the sibling item.

Thomastik-Infeld Dominant Cello G String

A synthetic core cello G string with a tungsten-silver winding, offering warm tone and quick response for cellists. It is a musical instrument string for bowed string instruments, specifically cellos, which are not explicitly listed in the tariff item but may be considered under 'viols' or similar. The tariff item lists 'viols' which historically includes cellos, so it falls under this item.

Aquila Nylgut Ukulele Low G String

A single Nylgut synthetic gut low G string for ukuleles, designed to replicate the warm tone of historical gut strings. It is a musical instrument string for a plucked instrument, specifically a ukulele, and is not a part of general use. This string is presented separately and not with an instrument, so it falls under tariff item 9209.30.90 as other musical instrument strings.

DR Strings HI-Beam Bass Guitar Stainless Steel Roundwound Strings

Roundwound stainless steel strings for electric bass guitars, designed for plucked string instruments. These strings are musical instrument strings for a bass guitar, which is a plucked instrument, and are presented as separate articles. They fall under tariff item 9209.30.90 as other musical instrument strings, as bass guitars are not among the specific instruments in the sibling item.

Elixir Nanoweb Acoustic Guitar Phosphor Bronze Strings Light Gauge

A set of six phosphor bronze wound acoustic guitar strings with a Nanoweb coating, designed for plucked string instruments. These are musical instrument strings for an acoustic guitar, presented as a set, and are not parts of general use. They fall under tariff item 9209.30.90 as other musical instrument strings, since acoustic guitars are not listed in the sibling item.

Martin Authentic Acoustic SP Phosphor Bronze Medium Guitar Strings

Phosphor bronze acoustic guitar strings with SP coating, designed for plucked string instruments. These are musical instrument strings for a steel-string acoustic guitar, presented as a set. They fall under tariff item 9209.30.90 as other musical instrument strings, since acoustic guitars are not listed in the sibling item.

RotoSound Swing Bass 66 Stainless Steel Bass Strings

Roundwound stainless steel strings for electric bass guitars, known for their punchy tone. These are musical instrument strings for a plucked instrument, presented as a set. They fall under tariff item 9209.30.90 as other musical instrument strings, as bass guitars are not among the specific instruments in the sibling item.

Savarez 520R Classical Guitar Nylon Treble Strings

Clear nylon treble strings for classical guitars, designed for plucked string instruments. These are musical instrument strings for a nylon-string guitar, presented as a set. They fall under tariff item 9209.30.90 as other musical instrument strings, since classical guitars are not listed in the sibling item.

Acoustic Piano Soundboard Patch Kit

Spruce wood patches and epoxy for repairing piano soundboards, amplifying resonance. These are piano-specific repair parts, pre-cut for common cracks, and fall under the tariff item as parts for pianos.

Blued Finish Tuning Pins for Player Pianos

Blued finish tuning pins designed for player pianos, providing anti-corrosion protection and ease of visual inspection during restoration. These pins fit both reproducing and standard player mechanisms, ensuring reliable tuning stability.

Brass-Plated Tuning Pins for Grand Pianos

Brass-plated tuning pins engineered for grand pianos, offering corrosion resistance and smooth winding for professional tuning. The tapered design ensures a secure fit in the pinblock, maintaining pitch accuracy.

Felt Piano Hammer Replacement Kit

Premium wool felt hammer heads for piano restoration, shaped for upright or grand models. These are specialized piano parts for sound production, including adhesives for professional installation.

Hardened Steel Piano Tuning Pins Bulk Pack

Hardened steel tuning pins in bulk for piano technicians servicing upright and grand pianos, with consistent diameter for standard pinblocks. Designed for repeated tuning cycles without deformation.

Nickel Tuning Pins for Steinway Pianos

Nickel-coated tuning pins compatible with Steinway grand and upright pianos, offering superior durability and rust resistance in humid environments. Precision machining ensures an exact fit for reliable tuning.

Piano Wire Rest Rail

Maple rail with felt strip guiding bass wires in grands and uprights, essential for vibration control. This is a precision-machined mechanism part for pianos, falling under the tariff item.

Player Piano Pneumatic Valve Kit

Leather diaphragm valves for reproducing player piano actions, vacuum tested for reliability. These are restoration parts for mechanical piano instruments, fitting under the tariff item as piano parts.

Steel Tuning Pins for Upright Pianos

High-precision steel tuning pins designed for upright pianos, featuring a hardened core and blued finish for optimal tuning stability. These pins are inserted into the pinblock to hold piano strings under tension.

Yamaha Piano Action Assembly

Complete action assembly including hammers, whippens, and jacks for upright pianos, essential for the key-to-string mechanism. This is a part specifically for pianos, not covered by other piano parts.

Concert Grand Lyre Assembly

Ornate lyre (pedal box) for Steinway concert grands, housing pedals and linkage. This hand-carved mahogany assembly is a grand-specific piano part, essential for the instrument's pedal mechanism.

Grand Piano Leg Assembly

Cast iron tripod legs with casters for concert grand pianos, adjustable for stage use. These grand-specific parts are powder-coated for finish matching, providing structural support for the instrument.

Kawai Upright Piano Key Bushings

Delrin and felt bushings for stabilizing piano keys in upright models, reducing friction. These piano-specific mechanisms prevent key wobble and are sold in sets for full keyboard rebuilds.

Steinway Grand Piano Lid Prop

Metal prop rod and support assembly for holding open the lid of grand pianos during performance. This polished brass accessory is uniquely for pianos, enabling safe access to strings and enhancing performance.

Upright Piano Fallboard Hinges

Brass hinges with soft-close for piano fallboards (key covers). These piano-specific hardware items prevent slam damage and are lifetime lubricated, ensuring smooth operation of the key cover.

Adjustable Viola Chinrest

An adjustable chinrest designed for violas, enhancing player comfort and instrument fit. As an accessory for a string instrument played with a bow, it falls under heading 92.02 and is classified as a part or accessory for such instruments.

Attachable Music Clip for Oboe

An attachable music clip designed to grip the tone holes area of an oboe, securely supporting a music tablet or sheet music during performance. This accessory is tailored for double-reed woodwinds, which are classified under heading 92.02, and is specifically used with instruments played with a bow or harps, making it a part or accessory for such instruments.

Brazilwood Cello Bow

A brazilwood bow optimized for cellos, a bowed string instrument under heading 92.02. This bow is an essential accessory for playing the cello and is classified as a part or accessory for instruments played with a bow.

Carbon Fiber Cello Bow

A lightweight carbon fiber bow for cellos, offering superior playability and durability. As a bow for a bowed string instrument under heading 92.02, it is classified as a part or accessory for such instruments.

Carbon Fiber Violin Bow

A high-performance violin bow crafted from carbon fiber, designed for string instruments played with a bow like violins and violas. This bow is a complete accessory for bowed string instruments under heading 92.02 and is classified as a part or accessory for such instruments.

Collapsible Sheet Music Stand for Violin

A lightweight, foldable music stand that clips directly onto the body of a violin, holding sheet music securely during performance. This accessory is designed for string instruments played with a bow, which fall under heading 92.02, and is classified as a part or accessory for such instruments.

Ebony Violin Chin Rest

An ergonomic ebony chin rest clipped onto violins for player comfort during performance. As an accessory for a string instrument played with a bow, it falls under heading 92.02 and is classified as a part or accessory for such instruments.

Frog for Pernambuco Bass Bow

A replacement frog (bow grip) for double bass bows, holding the hair tension mechanism. As a part of a bow for a bowed string instrument under heading 92.02, it is classified as a part or accessory for such instruments.

Guarneri-Style Chinrest for Viola

A classic Guarneri model chinrest for violas, improving ergonomics for orchestral play. As an accessory for a string instrument played with a bow, it falls under heading 92.02 and is classified as a part or accessory for such instruments.

Hill-Style Bass Bow Grip

An ergonomic Hill-style grip replacement for double bass bows. As a part of a bow for a bowed string instrument under heading 92.02, it is classified as a part or accessory for such instruments.

Horsehair Bow Rehair Kit

A kit containing bow hair for rehairing violin or viola bows, a direct accessory for bowed string instruments. This kit is used with instruments played with a bow under heading 92.02 and is classified as a part or accessory for such instruments.

Mongolian Horsehair Bow Hair

Premium Mongolian horsehair for violin family bow rehairing. As a material for bow maintenance, it is used with instruments played with a bow under heading 92.02 and is classified as a part or accessory for such instruments.

Pernambuco Bow Blank

A semi-finished pernambuco wood blank for custom bow making. As a part of a bow for a bowed string instrument under heading 92.02, it is classified as a part or accessory for such instruments.

Pernambuco Viola Bow

A traditional viola bow made from pernambuco wood, essential for playing bowed string instruments such as violas. As a bow for a bowed string instrument under heading 92.02, it is classified as a part or accessory for such instruments.

Synthetic Bow Hair for Cello

A durable synthetic alternative to horsehair for cello bows, offering easier maintenance. As bow hair for a bowed string instrument under heading 92.02, it is classified as a part or accessory for such instruments.

Bucket Mute for Trumpet

A bucket mute for trumpets, designed to clamp over the bell and produce a muffled jazz tone. Trumpets are brass instruments under heading 92.02, and this mute is a dedicated accessory for them. It is not a part of general use or a Chapter 85/90 accessory, so it falls under tariff item 9209.92.20.

Clip-On Music Holder for Flute

A clip-on music holder that attaches to a flute's body, allowing hands-free reading of sheet music or a phone. It is specifically designed for flutes, which are woodwind instruments under heading 92.02. This accessory is not a general-purpose item and is not excluded by Chapter 92 notes, so it belongs under tariff item 9209.92.20.

Collapsible Tripod Stand for Clarinet

A collapsible tripod stand for clarinets, attaching via a hook to the bell for display or short-term support. Clarinets are woodwind instruments under heading 92.02, and this stand is a dedicated accessory for them. It is not a general-purpose tripod or a toy, so it falls under tariff item 9209.92.20.

Cup Mute for Baritone Horn

A cup mute for baritone horns, sliding over the bell to create a bright, muted tone. Baritone horns are brass instruments under heading 92.02, and this mute is a specialized accessory for them. It is not excluded by Chapter 92 notes, so it falls under tariff item 9209.92.20.

Foldable Stand for Cornet

A foldable stand for cornets, hooking under the valves for tabletop support during cleaning. Cornets are brass instruments under heading 92.02, and this stand is a dedicated accessory for them. It is not a general-purpose tripod or a toy, so it falls under tariff item 9209.92.20.

Harmon Mute for Trombone

A Harmon mute for trombones, with interchangeable cups to alter pitch and volume, inserted into the bell. Trombones are brass instruments under heading 92.02, and this mute is a dedicated accessory for them. It is not a general-purpose item or a toy, so it falls under tariff item 9209.92.20.

Lyra Music Holder for Saxophone

A lyra-style music holder that screws into the bell receiver of a saxophone, folding to hold sheet music during performances. Saxophones are classified under heading 92.02 as other wind instruments, and this holder is a dedicated accessory for them. It is not a general-purpose stand or a toy, so it falls under tariff item 9209.92.20.

Plunger Mute for Tuba

A plunger mute for tubas, made of rubber and pressed against the bell for distinctive muting effects. Tubas are low brass instruments under heading 92.02, and this mute is a specialized accessory for them. It is not a part of general use or a Chapter 85/90 accessory, so it falls under tariff item 9209.92.20.

Practice Mute for Trumpet

A practice mute for trumpets, made of silicone and designed to fit inside the bell to reduce volume for quiet practice. Trumpets are brass instruments under heading 92.02, and this mute is a dedicated accessory for them. It is not excluded by Chapter 92 notes, so it falls under tariff item 9209.92.20.

Straight Mute for French Horn

A straight mute for French horns, made of fiber and fitting double and single horns to dampen sound for orchestral practice. French horns are brass instruments under heading 92.02, and this mute is a specialized accessory for them. It is not a part of general use or a toy, so it falls under tariff item 9209.92.20.

Digital Organ Preset Panel Memory Board

A memory board that stores preset registrations and performance memories for digital organs. It allows instant recall of complex stop combinations, functioning as an electronic part for organs under heading 92.07.

Digital Piano Hammer Sensor PCB

A printed circuit board with optical sensors that detect hammer velocity in digital pianos. It enables realistic piano action response, serving as a part for digital pianos under heading 92.07.

Electronic Keyboard Fader Control Strip

A motorized fader control strip for mixing organ and piano sounds in professional keyboards. It provides automated mixing control during performance, functioning as an accessory for electronic organs under heading 92.07.

Electronic Keyboard MIDI Output Expansion Board

An expansion board that adds multiple MIDI outputs to professional keyboards and organs. It supports daisy-chaining tone modules, serving as an accessory for organs under heading 92.07.

Electronic Keyboard Touch Sensor Assembly

Velocity-sensitive touch sensor strips mounted under keys of digital keyboards and organs to detect playing dynamics. They convert key pressure to MIDI signals, functioning as parts for organs under heading 92.07.

Electronic Organ Foot Switch Pedal Mechanism

A footswitch assembly with expression pedal and controls for organ consoles. It provides hands-free volume and function control, serving as a part for organs under heading 92.07.

Electronic Organ Reed Block

A replaceable block containing metal reeds for producing sound in electronic organs. It functions as a key sound-generating part within the organ's wind chest system, serving as a part for organs under heading 92.07.

Hammond Organ Leslie Speaker Rotor

The rotating drum component of a Leslie speaker cabinet used exclusively with Hammond organs to create vibrato and chorus effects. This specialized accessory modulates sound through mechanical rotation, serving as a part for organs under heading 92.07.

Organ Blower Fan Replacement Kit

A high-volume centrifugal blower fan kit for maintaining air pressure in organ consoles. It includes mounting brackets and speed controllers specific to instrument wind systems, serving as a part for organs under heading 92.07.