Loading...
SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of pianos, harpsichords & other keyboard stringed instruments (SITC 89813) totaled $6.0M in April 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Importers of Pianos, Harpsichords & Other Keyboard Stringed Instruments paid $716K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $5.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataGrand pianos, upright pianos, player pianos, harpsichords, clavichords, and related keyboard stringed instruments constitute a specialized import category where quality grade, action type, and soundboard construction are the primary commercial differentiators. Germany, Japan, South Korea, and China are major manufacturing centers for instruments across the quality spectrum, from entry-level uprights to concert grands, and the wide price range within a single heading makes accurate valuation documentation essential. Player piano mechanisms and digital-hybrid systems are included when the core instrument is a stringed keyboard instrument, but purely electronic keyboards without strings classify elsewhere.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
A player piano or hybrid instrument retains classification here as long as its essential character is that of a stringed keyboard instrument — meaning it has a string-and-hammer action that produces acoustic sound, even if augmented by electronic player mechanisms or digital sound systems. A purely electronic keyboard with no strings would classify under electronic musical instruments. The presence of a functioning acoustic string action is the decisive factor.
For high-value instruments, CBP expects a commercial invoice detailing the make, model, serial number, and agreed purchase price, along with any manufacturer's price lists or dealer invoices that corroborate the declared value. For used or vintage instruments, an independent appraisal from a recognized piano technician or auction house record is advisable. Serial number records can also help establish the instrument's age and provenance, which affects both valuation and, for antique instruments over 100 years old, potential reclassification.
Monthly import values over time
Supplier Network
Get discovered by U.S. importers searching for HS 89813 — Pianos, Harpsichords & Other Keyboard Stringed Instruments. Be the first supplier listed.