U.S. imports of Brass-Wind Musical Instruments (HS 920510) totaled $6.1M in August 2026, imported from 27 countries.
Importers of Brass-Wind Musical Instruments paid $1.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.91% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataTrumpets, trombones, tubas, French horns, and other brass-wind instruments are split in the US schedule by a $10-per-unit value threshold: instruments valued not over $10 each enter under 9205100040, while those valued over $10 each enter under 9205100080. This value-based split means that toy or novelty brass items and professional instruments are treated differently at the tariff line level, and accurate per-unit valuation on commercial invoices is essential. China leads import volume, particularly for student and band-program instruments, while Japan, Taiwan, and Germany supply higher-specification professional models. Instruments from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, a material cost consideration for school-district procurement programs that rely heavily on imported student-grade brass.
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434 import shipments a month
Each instrument's per-unit value (excluding case) determines which 10-digit line applies — 9205100040 for those valued not over $10 each and 9205100080 for those over $10 each. A mixed shipment should be broken out by value tier on the entry, with the commercial invoice itemizing quantities and per-unit prices for each tier.
Brass instruments manufactured in China are potentially subject to Section 301 tariffs. School districts and institutional buyers sourcing student-grade instruments from China should factor this into total landed cost calculations and consult a licensed customs broker to confirm the current tariff status for the applicable 10-digit line.
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 9205
Subheading 920510 · $6.1M of $14.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $73.7M of Brass-Wind Musical Instruments and exported $15.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9205100080 | Brass-Wind Instruments Valued Over $10 Each | $8.3M | 13.92% | 76.37% | $1.2M |
| 9205100040 | Brass-Wind Instruments Valued not Over $10 Each | $41K | 12.40% | 100.00% | $5K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9205100000 | Brass-Wind Instruments | $1.8M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Japan together supply 84% of it. China pays 22.3% duty; Japan 5.3%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 13.91% of imports for consumption.