9206.00 - Percussion musical instruments (for example, drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas):

This HTS category, 9206.00, encompasses a broad range of percussion musical instruments. These are instruments where sound is produced by being struck by hand, with a hammer, or by other means, whether or not they are mounted on a stand. Examples include drums of various types, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, and maracas. The defining characteristic is the method of sound production through percussion.

As part of Chapter 92, which broadly covers musical instruments, this category specifically isolates percussion instruments. It is important to distinguish this heading from other musical instrument categories within Section XVIII. For instance, it does not cover wind instruments (Chapter 92.01-92.05), string instruments (Chapter 92.02), or electronic musical instruments which would fall under separate headings based on their primary mechanism of sound generation.

Within the 9206.00 classification, further subdivisions exist to provide more granular detail. These subcategories, such as "Drums," "Cymbals," and "Sets of tuned bells known as chimes, peals or carillons," allow for specific identification based on the instrument's type and typical configuration. An "Other" category exists to capture percussion instruments not explicitly listed in the more specific subheadings, ensuring comprehensive coverage within this section.