Musical instrument strings

Strings for musical instruments

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 9209 30 00 (Musical instrument strings) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code (IEC), bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other parts and accessories of musical instruments within Chapter 92 — such as mechanisms for musical boxes or cards and discs for mechanical instruments — may be classified under distinct tariff lines with their own applicable rules.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The primary risk at this tariff line is misclassification: strings of different materials or intended for specific instrument categories (bowed, plucked, keyboard) may attract closer scrutiny on the precise tariff-line determination. A customs re-classification on examination can trigger retrospective duty recovery and detention of the consignment pending resolution. Verify that the product specification — material composition, gauge, intended instrument — aligns with the declared tariff line before shipment.

Need a regulatory steer on this product?

Speak to a regulatory counsel about your specific HSN, IS, and supplier situation.

Speak to an Expert

Frequently asked

Does HSN 9209 30 00 require any pre-import registration?

A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.

What changes if the import covers other parts or accessories of musical instruments rather than strings?

Other parts and accessories of musical instruments are classified under separate tariff lines within Chapter 92, which carry their own applicable duty rates and classification requirements.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.