Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Bowed String Musical Instruments (HS 920210) totaled $2.3M in August 2026, imported from 32 countries.
Importers of Bowed String Musical Instruments paid $372K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.01% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Bowed String Musical Instruments imports of $2.3M in August 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataViolins, violas, cellos, and double basses — all instruments played with a bow — are consolidated under a single US tariff line (9202100000), which simplifies filing but places student-grade factory instruments alongside professional-grade handcrafted ones in the same statistical basket. China dominates supply volume at the student and intermediate levels, while Italy and Germany remain the benchmark sources for professional and orchestral-grade instruments, where individual appraisals and certificates of authenticity are standard commercial documents. Romania has grown as a mid-tier production center, offering workshop instruments at price points between mass-market and artisan categories. Importers of high-value instruments should be prepared to substantiate declared customs value with independent appraisals, as CBP may query undervaluation on premium pieces.
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132 import shipments a month
CBP may scrutinize the declared value of premium instruments. Importers should carry an independent appraisal, the maker's certificate of authenticity, and any provenance records. For instruments potentially over 100 years old, a determination of whether Chapter 97 (antiques) applies is advisable before filing entry.
The US schedule does not subdivide 9202100000 by quality grade; all bowed string instruments enter under the same 10-digit line regardless of value. However, customs value must accurately reflect the transaction price, and CBP may apply different scrutiny to shipments of mass-produced instruments versus individually crafted pieces.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9202100000 | String Musical Instruments Played With A Bow | $2.5M | 15.01% | 99.14% | $372K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9202100000 | String Musical Instruments Played With A Bow | $1.6M |
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.
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 9202
Subheading 920210 · $2.3M of $15.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $24.3M of Bowed String Musical Instruments and exported $6.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Italy together supply 94% of it. China pays 15.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 15.01% of imports for consumption.