9201.10.00.11 - Containing a case measuring less than 111.76 cm in height

This HTS classification pertains to upright pianos that are equipped with a case measuring less than 111.76 centimeters in height. These instruments are specifically defined as keyboard stringed instruments where the strings are stretched vertically, and the soundboard is positioned behind the strings and action. The classification under Chapter 92 signifies their primary function as musical instruments.

The distinguishing factor for this category is the physical dimension of the instrument's case, specifically its height. Upright pianos classified here are smaller in overall height compared to those designated under sibling codes 9201.10.00.21, 9201.10.00.31, and 9201.10.00.41, which cover pianos with cases measuring 111.76 cm or more in height. This precise measurement serves as the sole criterion for differentiation at this level.

As a leaf node within the HTS, this category does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, the classification is final for upright pianos meeting the specified height requirement. Importers and exporters should carefully measure the external dimensions of the piano's case, including any attached furniture or decorative elements that are integral to the instrument's structure, to ensure accurate classification.