9209.99.05.00 - Metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes

This HTS category, 9209.99.05.00, specifically covers metronomes, tuning forks, and pitch pipes. These items are essential tools for musicians, used for maintaining tempo (metronomes) and ensuring correct pitch (tuning forks and pitch pipes). Their primary function is to aid in the practice and performance of music, independent of a specific musical instrument.

This classification is distinct from its sibling category, 9209.99.10.00, which encompasses a broader range of accessories such as mutes, drum hardware, cymbal accessories, music holders, and collapsible stands. While both fall under the umbrella of musical instrument accessories, 9209.99.05.00 is narrowly focused on devices dedicated solely to timekeeping and pitch determination.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subdivisions under this specific code. Therefore, classification within 9209.99.05.00 will depend on the precise nature and intended use of metronomes, tuning forks, and pitch pipes, ensuring they are not classifiable under more specific or broader accessory categories.