HS HEADING 9705

Collections and collectors' pieces; of archaeological, ethnographic, historical, zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, palaeontological or numismatic interest

HEADING

9705

CHAPTER

97 — Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques

6-digit subheadings (6)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

9705.10

Collections and collectors' pieces; of archaeological, ethnographic or historical interest

9705.21

Collections and collectors' pieces; of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical or palaeontological interest, human specimens and parts thereof

9705.22

Collections and collectors' pieces; of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical or palaeontological interest, extinct or endangered species and parts thereof

9705.29

Collections and collectors' pieces; of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical or palaeontological interest, other than human species, extinct or endangered species and parts thereof

9705.31

Collections and collectors' pieces; of numismatic interest, of an age exceeding 100 years

9705.39

Collections and collectors' pieces; of numismatic interest, of an age not exceeding 100 years

Covered items classified under 9705

9705.29Taxidermy— country-by-country customs rules
9705.22Feathers & Plumage— country-by-country customs rules
9705.31Collectible coins (numismatic)— country-by-country customs rules

Chapter 97 classification notes

Works of art typically enjoy 0% import duty in most major markets. VAT / GST rates are frequently reduced for art. Export-side controls (source country) are often stricter than import-side — Italy, Egypt, Turkey, China, India all run heritage-protection regimes with mandatory export licensing for pre-1970 / pre-1947 / pre-1911 objects.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Antique reproductions or restorations: lose Chapter 97 classification and move to the underlying-material chapter (e.g., restored furniture becomes Chapter 94). Collectors' numismatic coins: Chapter 97 (9705) if true collector pieces; circulating legal-tender coins remain Chapter 71 (7118).

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 97

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