HS HEADING 9702

Engravings, prints and lithographs; original

HEADING

9702

CHAPTER

97 — Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques

In plain English

This category includes engravings, prints, and lithographs that are considered original works. The items are separated into two groups based on their age. One group consists of originals that are more than one hundred years old. The other group covers originals that are one hundred years old or younger.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (2)

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

9702.10

Engravings, prints and lithographs; original of an age exceeding 100 years

9702.90

Engravings, prints and lithographs; original of an age not exceeding 100 years

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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