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

In plain English

This category includes collections and items of interest to collectors that relate to archaeology, ethnography, history, zoology, botany, mineralogy, anatomy, paleontology, or numismatics. The items are separated based on their specific subject matter, distinguishing between historical or cultural interests and those focused on natural history or human specimens. Natural history collections are further divided by whether they involve human remains, extinct or endangered species, or other animals and plants. Numismatic items are classified by their age, with separate groups for pieces older than one hundred years and those that are one hundred years old or younger.

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

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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