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U.S. imports of musical instrument strings (HS 920930) totaled $935K in April 2026, traded with 20 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataStrings for musical instruments — covering gut, synthetic, and metal-wound varieties used across bowed, plucked, and keyboard instruments — enter the US under a single 10-digit line (9209300000) with no further tariff subdivision. Austria leads US supply, reflecting the country's deep heritage in classical string manufacturing, with Germany also a significant source. Importers should verify whether strings are classified here or under a more specific heading based on the instrument type and material composition, as misclassification between gut and synthetic strings can affect duty treatment.
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Yes — HTS 9209300000 covers strings for all musical instruments regardless of material (gut, nylon, steel, or wound) or instrument type. The single tariff line does not subdivide by instrument or string composition.
Austria has a centuries-old tradition of precision string manufacturing, particularly for orchestral instruments. Brands headquartered there supply a large share of professional-grade strings to the global market, which is reflected in Austria's leading position in US import data for this heading.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM | $14K | $1.7M | +$1.7M |
| GERMANY | $253K | $1.1M | +$809K |
| CANADA | $13K | $1.0M | +$1.0M |
| MEXICO | $391K | $416K | +$24K |
| JAPAN | $7K | $618K | +$611K |
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