Freight Class & Shipping Codes

STRING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PLAYED WITH A BOW

ShipNerd provides discounted shipping rates for shipping string musical instruments played with a bow.

When shipping string musical instruments played with a bow via small package couriers such as UPS or Canpar Express, or LTL providers, be sure to specify any necessary special handling.

Use the quick quote tool to see the best shipping rates for your shipment of Optical, Photographic, Cinematographic, Measuring, Checking, Precision, Medical or Surgical Instruments and Apparatus, Clocks and Watches, Musical Instruments, Parts and Accessories Thereof.

Remember, package couriers only accept packages weighing up to 150lbs, and up to 165″ in length and girth combined. Shipments of Instruments & Apparatus on pallets, or over these size and weigh limits will ship via LTL Freight using ShipNerd.

When shipping instruments and apparatus, be sure to properly pack your items carefully and note any special handling required.

HS: #920210

Harmonized System

The Harmonized System is a 6-digit coding standard for international classification of imported and exported products and commodities.

The HS number for string musical instruments played with a bow is #920210.

Schedule B: #9202100000

U.S. Export Commodity Classifications

United States export codes, more commonly known as “Schedule-B numbers” are based on the [international] Harmonized System and further classify the items you're shipping.

The Schedule-B number for “STRING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PLAYED WITH A BOW” is #9202100000 based on the classification below.

CodeDescription
Section XVIII Optical, Photographic, Cinematographic, Measuring, Checking, Precision, Medical or Surgical Instruments and Apparatus, Clocks and Watches, Musical Instruments, Parts and Accessories Thereof
Chapter 92 Musical Instruments; Parts and Accessories of Such Articles
Heading 02 Other string musical instruments (for example, guitars, violins, harps).
Sub-Heading 10 Played with a bow
Statistical Classification 0000 STRING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PLAYED WITH A BOW

NOTE: Schedule-B takes the 6-digit HS code, (in this case, #920210), and appends a 4-digit “Statistical Classification”, (e.g.- “0000”) to it.

HTS: #9202.10.00.00

Harmonized Tariff Schedule

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) lists the United States tariff rates for all classes of goods imported into the US.

HTS #9202.10.00.00
Category:Other string musical instruments (for example, guitars, violins, harps):
2nd Level:Played with a bow
3rd Level:(not applicable)
Description:Played with a bow
Unit of Quantity:No.
General Rate of Duty:3.2%
Special Rate of Duty:Free (A, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)
Column 2 Rate of Duty:37.5%
Quota Quantity:
Additional Duties:

HTS tariff/duty notes, trade agreements, restrictions and other information related to HTS# 9202.10.00.00 are available on the U.S. International Trade Commission website at: hts.usitc.gov

NMFC®

National Motor Freight Classification® (US)

For (US) interstate, intrastate or international LTL Freight shipments an NMFC® Freight Class is assigned primarily based on density, (lb. per cubic foot).

Our Quick Quote tool estimates freight class based on size and weight entered and displays a list of carriers, services and rates for pallets of LTL Freight or delivery of parcels, (envelopes, boxes, shipping tubes, etc).

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Dimensions

Freight Class may be adjusted up or down depending on type of item shipped, handling requirements, how “stow-able” the cargo is and the liability, (potential for loss, high value, etc).

Rates are lower for lower freight classes, and higher for higher classes. Shipments requiring special handling may be assigned to a higher freight class. Products which are high-values, easily damaged, prone to loss, may damage other freight, or are perishable may be assigned a higher freight class. Products which are large, or irregularly shaped, or un-stackable such as assembled furniture, machines, etc may be assigned a higher freight class.

In general, there are (18) NMFC® Freight Classes ranging from Class 50 to Class 500:

CLASSWEIGHT PER CUBIC FOOTEXAMPLES (Most dense to least dense)
50Greater than 50lbsNuts, bolts, steel
5535 – 50 LBBricks, cement
6030 – 35 LBCeramic tiles, auto accessories
6522.5 – 30 LBBooks, bottled liquor
7015 – 22.5 LBFood items, boxed paper
77.513.5 – 15 LBTires, snowplows, bath fixtures
8512 – 13.5 LBPharmaceuticals, wood furniture
92.510.5 – 12 LBComputers, refrigerators
1009 – 10.5 LBCookware, letal, wine cases, rugs
1108 – 9 LBFramed artwork, pneumatic tires
1257 – 8 LBSmall household appliances
1506 – 7 LBRefrigerators, sheet metal, bookcases
1755 – 6 LBClothing, couches, stuffed furniture
2004 – 5 LBAluminum parts, box springs
2503 – 4 LBPlasma TVs, upholstered furniture
3002 – 3 LBModel cars, assembled chairs, tables
4001 – 2 LBLight fixtures, deer antlers
500<1 lb.Ping pong balls, gold dust

For more information on NMFC® Freight Classes, visit the National Motor Freight Association, (NMFTA), website at: nmfta.org.

END USE: #41140

Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau

End-use commodity classification identifies merchandise based on principal use rather than the physical characteristics.

End Use Classification (Expanded)
CodeHeading
4Consumer goods
41Durables, manufactured-except automotive
411Recreational equipment and materials
41140Musical instruments

The End Use code for Musical instruments is #41140.

END USE may affect tariffs, duties, taxes, restrictions and other import/export considerations.

SITC: #89815

Standard International Trade Classification

SITC codes are used by the United Nations (UN) for classifying (international) import / export trade data.

SITC Classification (Expanded)
8MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES
89MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES, N.E.S.
898
8981
89815STRING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, N.E.S. (E.G. GUITARS, VIOLINS, HARPS)

The SITC Classification for “STRING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, N.E.S. (E.G. GUITARS, VIOLINS, HARPS)” is #89815.

NAICS: #339992

North American Industry Classification System

NAICS was developed by the U.S., Canada and Mexico to make business statistics comparable across North America.

NAICS Classification (Expanded)
33
339Miscellaneous Manufacturing
3399Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
33999All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
339992Musical Instrument Manufacturing

The coding NAICS #339992 indicates this is a product of the Musical Instrument Manufacturing industry.