Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Electrically Amplified Non-Keyboard Musical Instruments (HS 920790) totaled $32.4M in August 2026, imported from 53 countries.
Importers of Electrically Amplified Non-Keyboard Musical Instruments paid $4.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.64% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Electrically Amplified Non-Keyboard Musical Instruments imports of $32.4M in August 2026 ran 28% above the year-to-date monthly average of $25.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataElectric guitars, electric banjos, and other fretted or non-keyboard instruments requiring electrical amplification are split into two US tariff lines: fretted stringed instruments (9207900040) and a residual NESOI line (9207900080) for other electrically amplified instruments. Indonesia leads US import supply under this heading — a reflection of major guitar brands' manufacturing footprint there — followed by China and Mexico. Importers should distinguish between acoustic-electric instruments (which may still classify here if amplification is integral) and purely acoustic instruments that classify under 920290; the presence of onboard electronics and pickups is the operative distinction.
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2.4K import shipments a month
An acoustic-electric guitar with an onboard pickup system that requires amplification to produce its intended sound is generally classified under 920790 as an electrically amplified instrument. A purely acoustic guitar with an aftermarket pickup added may still classify under 920290. The key factor is whether the instrument is designed and marketed as one whose sound is produced or must be amplified electrically; importers should document the instrument's specifications and consult a customs broker for borderline cases.
Indonesia has become a primary manufacturing hub for major US and international guitar brands due to competitive labor costs and established production infrastructure. This concentration means that disruptions — whether from logistics, labor, or regulatory changes — can affect supply across multiple brands simultaneously. Importers reliant on Indonesian production should monitor lead times and consider whether secondary sourcing from Mexico or other suppliers is feasible for their product specifications.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 9207
Subheading 920790 · $32.4M of $49.8M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9207900040 | Fretted Stringed Instruments | $24.8M | 13.61% | 77.06% | $3.4M |
| 9207900080 | Musical Instruments, Electrically Amplified, NESOI | $6.4M | 18.62% | 99.67% | $1.2M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9207900040 | Fretted Stringed Instruments | $23.2M |
| 9207900080 | Musical Instruments, Electrically Amplified, NESOI | $1.7M |
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
Indonesia and China together supply 65% of it. China pays 24.1% duty; Mexico 0.1%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
16.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.64% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$32.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$24.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $315.0M of Electrically Amplified Non-Keyboard Musical Instruments and exported $275.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.