Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Non-Keyboard, Non-Bowed String Instruments (Guitars, Harps, etc.) (HS 920290) totaled $12.7M in August 2026, imported from 56 countries.
Importers of Non-Keyboard, Non-Bowed String Instruments (Guitars, Harps, etc.) paid $1.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.67% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Non-Keyboard, Non-Bowed String Instruments (Guitars, Harps, etc.) imports of $12.7M in August 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $11.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataGuitars, harps, lutes, banjos (acoustic), and similar plucked or strummed instruments that are neither keyboard nor bowed fall here, with the US schedule subdividing them primarily by guitar value thresholds. Guitars valued not over $100 (excluding case value) enter under 9202902000, while higher-value guitars are split across 9202903000 and 9202904000, and all remaining string instruments fall under 9202906000 — making accurate invoice valuation a key compliance step. Mexico and China are the two dominant suppliers, with Indonesia a significant third source; Mexico's proximity and USMCA eligibility give it a logistics and duty advantage for many mid-range guitar brands. Importers sourcing from China should confirm current Section 301 applicability for the relevant 10-digit line.
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893 import shipments a month
The tariff schedule explicitly excludes the value of the case when determining whether a guitar falls under the sub-$100 line (9202902000). The invoice should separately state the guitar's value and any case value to support correct classification.
Mexico is the leading supplier under this heading, and instruments that meet USMCA rules of origin may qualify for preferential duty treatment. Importers must obtain a valid USMCA certification of origin and confirm that the instrument's production meets the applicable regional value content or tariff-shift requirements.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 9202
Subheading 920290 · $12.7M of $15.0M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9202904000 | Guitars, NESOI | $7.5M | 6.05% | 30.44% | $455K |
| 9202902000 | Guitars not Over $100, Excld the Value of the Case | $2.7M | 20.29% | 100.00% | $551K |
| 9202906000 | String Musical Instruments, NESOI | $1.8M | 15.30% | 94.82% | $282K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9202903000 | Guitars | $9.3M |
| 9202906000 | String Musical Instruments, NESOI | $1.4M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$12.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$10.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $136.2M of Non-Keyboard, Non-Bowed String Instruments (Guitars, Harps, etc.) and exported $124.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and China together supply 72% of it. China pays 22.7% duty; Mexico <0.1%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
41.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.67% of imports for consumption.