9202.10.00.00 - Played with a bow 🖩

This HTS subheading, 9202.10.00.00, specifically covers string musical instruments that are played with a bow. This category encompasses a distinct group of instruments characterized by the use of a bow to vibrate the strings, producing sound. Examples include violins, violas, cellos, double basses, and other bowed string instruments. The method of sound production is the primary defining characteristic for classification within this subheading.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 9202.90, which covers "Other" string musical instruments. While 9202.90 would encompass string instruments that are not played with a bow, such as guitars, harps, and lutes, this subheading (9202.10) is strictly limited to those that rely on bowing for their operation. Therefore, the presence or absence of a bow as the primary means of sound activation is the key differentiator.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. All string instruments played with a bow are classified directly under 9202.10.00.00. When classifying an item, it is crucial to verify that the instrument is indeed designed to be bowed, and that this bowing action is the principal method of producing musical tones, aligning with the established scope of Section XVIII and Chapter 92.