--- title: "9209 HSN Code | HSN Code for Musical Instrument Parts in India" description: "Know more about 9209 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 9209 covering Musical Instrument Parts." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9209/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 9209: Musical Instrument Parts Parts (for example, mechanisms for musical boxes) and accessories (for example, cards, discs and rolls for mechanical instruments) of musical instruments; metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes of all kinds Part of [Chapter 92: Musical Instruments, Its Parts](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-92/). - Current GST rate: 18% - Earlier GST rate: 18% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 92091000 | [Mechanisms for Musical Boxes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-92091000/) | | 92092000 | [Parts/Accessories for 9203 Musical Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-92092000/) | | 92093000 | [Musical Instrument Strings](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-92093000/) | | 92099100 | [Other \| Other Knives Having Fixed Blades](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-92099100/) | | 92099200 | [Musical Instrument Parts & Accessories: Heading 9202](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-92099200/) | | 92099300 | [Cartridges for Riveting Tools/Humane Killers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-92099300/) | | 92099400 | [Musical Instrument Parts & Accessories: Heading 9207](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-92099400/) | | 92099900 | [Musical Instrument Parts & Accessories \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-92099900/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 9209 It includes Musical Instrument Parts ### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Musical Instrument Parts? The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in. ### Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Musical Instrument Parts? Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN. ### Do spares or accessories of Musical Instrument Parts follow the same HSN? Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice. ### How are warranty replacements of Musical Instrument Parts handled? If replacement is without consideration under a pre‑agreed warranty, issue a delivery challan and reference the original invoice/contract. If consideration is charged, raise a tax invoice. Keep serial/lot details for traceability. ### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Musical Instrument Parts? Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Musical Instrument Parts is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 9209 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹83 Cr (+9.02% YoY) — 0.0022% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹151 Cr (+18.00% YoY) — 0.0025% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹68 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #695 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 92: 21.30% of its exports; import side 23.56% - Rank within Chapter 92: #2 of 7 by export value; import-side #2 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -0.08% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #850 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +34.13% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Ch. 92: 21.30% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 9209 7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB. | FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Ch. 92 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 92 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 83.64 | 0.0036% | — | 59.65% | 34.67 | 0.0010% | — | 8.51% | +48.97 | #746 | | FY 2019-20 | 68.12 | 0.0031% | −18.56% | 34.84% | 42.30 | 0.0013% | +22.01% | 11.77% | +25.82 | #797 | | FY 2020-21 | 76.48 | 0.0036% | +12.27% | 40.87% | 62.68 | 0.0022% | +48.18% | 17.90% | +13.80 | #773 | | FY 2021-22 | 102.58 | 0.0033% | +34.13% | 35.69% | 101.79 | 0.0022% | +62.40% | 23.08% | +0.79 | #775 | | FY 2022-23 | 107.45 | 0.0030% | +4.75% | 29.06% | 144.91 | 0.0025% | +42.36% | 26.24% | −37.46 | #795 | | FY 2023-24 | 76.36 | 0.0021% | −28.93% | 20.34% | 128.31 | 0.0023% | −11.46% | 22.81% | −51.95 | #847 | | FY 2024-25 | 83.25 | 0.0022% | +9.02% | 21.30% | 151.41 | 0.0025% | +18.00% | 23.56% | −68.16 | #850 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -0.08%/yr, imports 27.85%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 9209 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -0.08% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9209 have declined at a compound annual rate of -0.08% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹83.64 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹83.25 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 9209 ranked #850 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 9209 ranks #850 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 92, it ranks #2 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #695 of 1233. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 9209 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 9209 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 34.13% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹68.16 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 9209 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹151.41 Cr exceeded exports of ₹83.25 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹68.16 Crore — ranking #695 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 27.85% CAGR signals rising demand for Musical Instrument Parts India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9209 have grown at 27.85% CAGR, reaching ₹151.41 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 9209 contributes 21.30% of Chapter 92 exports — ranked #2 Among the 7 sub-chapters under Chapter 92, HSN Sub-Chapter 9209 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 21.30% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 23.56% share (rank #2). ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 92 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9207: Electric musical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9207/) | ₹176 Cr | | #2 | HSN Sub-Chapter 9209: Musical Instrument Parts (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹83 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9202: String musical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9202/) | ₹75 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9208: Musical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9208/) | ₹21 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9206: Percussion musical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9206/) | ₹19 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9205: Wind Musical Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9205/) | ₹13 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9201: Musical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9201/) | ₹3 Cr | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 9201 | [Musical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9201/) | | 9202 | [String musical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9202/) | | 9205 | [Wind Musical Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9205/) | | 9206 | [Percussion musical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9206/) | | 9207 | [Electric musical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9207/) | | 9208 | [Musical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9208/) |