9209.94.40.00 - Collapsible musical instrument stands

This HTS category, 9209.94.40.00, specifically covers collapsible musical instrument stands. These are accessories designed to support musical instruments during use or storage, characterized by their ability to be folded or reduced in size for portability and ease of handling. Examples include foldable guitar stands, keyboard stands, and music sheet stands that are explicitly designed to be collapsible.

This classification is distinct from its sibling category, 9209.94.80.00 ("Other"), which would encompass any remaining parts or accessories for musical instruments of heading 9207 that do not fit the specific description of collapsible stands. Therefore, the defining criterion for this sub-heading is the collapsible nature of the stand, a physical characteristic that differentiates it from other types of stands or accessories.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification into 9209.94.40.00 is determined by whether the item in question is a stand for a musical instrument and whether it possesses the feature of being collapsible. The primary function and physical design are paramount for accurate classification.