HS code for electric guitars

HS code

9207.90

US HTS code

9207.90.00

US general duty

5%

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 21 (2026), effective 10/09/2026 · checked 2026-10-28

Instruments whose sound is produced or amplified electrically, such as electric guitars and basses, are 9207.90.

US tariff lines under 9207.90

US HTS codeDescriptionGeneral duty
9207.90.00Other
2 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
  • 9207.90.00.40 — Fretted stringed instruments
  • 9207.90.00.80 — Other
5%

Import duty on electric guitars by country

Import into the US

5%

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Import into the UK

2%

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Import into the EU

3.7%

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Extra duties may apply

The general rate applies to most countries. Imports from some countries also pay additional duties under Chapter 99 of the HTS, such as Section 301 tariffs on many Chinese goods. Check the current measures for your country of origin before you order.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the HS code for electric guitars?
The international HS code for electric guitars is 9207.90. Instruments whose sound is produced or amplified electrically, such as electric guitars and basses, are 9207.90.
Q2What is the US import duty on electric guitars?
Under HTS 9207.90.00, the US general duty rate is 5%. Goods from some countries pay additional duties on top of this rate.
Q3What is the 10-digit HTS code for electric guitars?
The first 8 digits set the duty; the last 2 are statistical and depend on details such as material or who the product is for. The full list of US codes under 9207.90 is in the table above.
Q4Is the HS code the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (9207.90) are the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System. The digits after that, and the duty rates, are set by each country.

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