9202.90.60.00 - Other 🖩

This HTS category, 9202.90.60.00, encompasses a broad range of "other" string musical instruments not specifically enumerated in preceding subheadings within Chapter 92. This classification is intended for stringed instruments that do not fall under the specific category of guitars, which is a sibling at this level. Examples of instruments that would typically be classified here include, but are not limited to, violins, violas, cellos, double basses, harps, lutes, mandolins, banjos, and ukuleles. The defining characteristic for inclusion in this category is that the instrument produces sound primarily through the vibration of strings, whether plucked, bowed, or struck.

It is crucial to differentiate this category from its sibling, guitars. Guitars, whether acoustic or electric, have distinct physical characteristics and playing mechanisms that warrant their separate classification. Instruments classified under 9202.90.60.00 are those that deviate from the typical form and function of a guitar. For instance, while a mandolin is a stringed instrument, its size, shape, and method of playing distinguish it from a guitar, leading to its classification within this "other" category.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification decisions within this subheading will rely heavily on the specific physical attributes, materials, and intended musical application of the instrument. Importers and customs officials should meticulously examine the instrument's construction and compare it against the general scope of string musical instruments to ensure accurate classification.