SITCSection 8

String Musical Instruments (Guitars, Violins, Harps & Similar)

Name: String Musical Instruments (Guitars, Violins, Harps & Similar) (SITC 89815) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

$12.0MU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 89815

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SITCSection 8

String Musical Instruments (Guitars, Violins, Harps & Similar)

$12.0MU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 89815

U.S. imports of string musical instruments (guitars, violins, harps & similar) (SITC 89815) totaled $12.0M in April 2026, traded with 43 countries.

Importers of String Musical Instruments (Guitars, Violins, Harps & Similar) paid $900K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $5.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Acoustic and semi-acoustic string instruments — from classical violins and concert harps to steel-string and classical guitars — are classified here when not more specifically described elsewhere in the schedule. Instrument grade, tonewoods, and country of origin are the primary factors shaping duty treatment and valuation at entry. Importers should note that high-value handcrafted instruments may require detailed appraisals to support declared customs value, while mass-produced student-grade instruments from certain origins have historically attracted antidumping scrutiny.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does customs distinguish a 'student-grade' from a 'professional-grade' string instrument for valuation purposes?

CBP evaluates declared transaction value against comparable commercial sales. For professional or handcrafted instruments, importers are advised to provide maker certificates, appraisals, or catalog pricing to substantiate value; significant undervaluation can trigger a formal appraisement review.

Are tonewoods used in string instrument manufacturing subject to any separate import controls?

Yes — certain tonewoods such as Brazilian rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) are regulated under CITES, and finished instruments containing restricted species may require CITES documentation even when the wood is a minor component. Importers should verify species compliance before shipment.

U.S. imports of string musical instruments (guitars, violins, harps & similar) (SITC 89815) totaled $12.0M in April 2026, traded with 43 countries.

Importers of String Musical Instruments (Guitars, Violins, Harps & Similar) paid $900K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $5.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Acoustic and semi-acoustic string instruments — from classical violins and concert harps to steel-string and classical guitars — are classified here when not more specifically described elsewhere in the schedule. Instrument grade, tonewoods, and country of origin are the primary factors shaping duty treatment and valuation at entry. Importers should note that high-value handcrafted instruments may require detailed appraisals to support declared customs value, while mass-produced student-grade instruments from certain origins have historically attracted antidumping scrutiny.

AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.

Imports: $12.0M; from 43 countries
Exports: $11.1M
Trade balance: Deficit of $871K; net importer

YTD $48.7M (April 2026) · 820 shipments/mo

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Country	Imports	Exports	Balance
MEXICO	$5.9M	$306K	-$5.6M
CHINA	$2.3M	$421K	-$1.9M
JAPAN	$406K	$1.9M	+$1.5M
NETHERLANDS	$10K	$2.1M	+$2.1M
INDONESIA	$2.0M	$65K	-$1.9M

MEXICO

Imports$5.9M

Exports$306K

Balance-$5.6M

CHINA

Imports$2.3M

Exports$421K

Balance-$1.9M

JAPAN

Imports$406K

Exports$1.9M

Balance+$1.5M

NETHERLANDS

Imports$10K

Exports$2.1M

Balance+$2.1M

INDONESIA

Imports$2.0M

Exports$65K

Balance-$1.9M

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