Section XXI · Art & Antiques · Chapter 97
Works of art; collectors' pieces and antiques
About chapter 97
Chapter 97 covers works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques: paintings, sculptures, stamps, coins and genuine antiques over 100 years old. Many countries grant reduced or zero duty on qualifying art and antiques, but require proof of age or authenticity to claim it.
Classification tip: The '100 years old' threshold for antiques is strictly enforced and usually needs documented provenance or an expert appraisal: a piece that merely looks antique won't qualify for preferential treatment without proof.
19 six-digit codes
Paintings, drawings and pastels, executed entirely by hand; not drawings of heading no. 4906 and not hand-painted, hand-decorated manufactured articles; collages, mosaics and similar decorative plaques
6 codes9701.21Paintings, drawings and pastels; executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906, of an age exceeding 100 years9701.22Mosaics; executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906, of an age exceeding 100 years9701.29Artwork; other than paintings, drawings, pastels mosaics, executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906, of an age exceeding 100 years9701.91Paintings, drawings and pastels; executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906, of an age not exceeding 100 years9701.92Mosaics; executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906, of an age not exceeding 100 years9701.99Artwork; other than paintings, drawings, pastels mosaics, executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906, of an age not exceeding 100 years
Engravings, prints and lithographs; original
2 codes9702.10Engravings, prints and lithographs; original of an age exceeding 100 years9702.90Engravings, prints and lithographs; original of an age not exceeding 100 years
Sculptures and statuary; original, in any material
2 codes9703.10Sculptures and statuary; original, in any material, of an age exceeding 100 years9703.90Sculptures and statuary; original, in any material, of an age not exceeding 100 years
Stamps, postage or revenue; stamp-postmarks, first-day covers, postal stationery (stamped paper) and like, used or unused, other than those of heading 4907
1 code9704.00Stamps, postage or revenue; stamp-postmarks, first-day covers, postal stationery (stamped paper) and like, used or unused, other than those of heading 4907
Collections and collectors' pieces; of archaeological, ethnographic, historical, zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, palaeontological or numismatic interest
6 codes9705.10Collections and collectors' pieces; of archaeological, ethnographic or historical interest9705.21Collections and collectors' pieces; of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical or palaeontological interest, human specimens and parts thereof9705.22Collections and collectors' pieces; of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical or palaeontological interest, extinct or endangered species and parts thereof9705.29Collections and collectors' pieces; of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical or palaeontological interest, other than human species, extinct or endangered species and parts thereof9705.31Collections and collectors' pieces; of numismatic interest, of an age exceeding 100 years9705.39Collections and collectors' pieces; of numismatic interest, of an age not exceeding 100 years
Antiques; of an age exceeding one hundred years
2 codes9706.10Antiques; of an age exceeding 250 years9706.90Antiques; of an age exceeding 100 years but not exceeding 250 years
Codes and descriptions follow the WCO six-digit Harmonized System nomenclature. National tariff schedules extend these to 8–13 digits and set the actual duty rate, so confirm the full code for your destination country with your customs broker before filing. To copy a code, hover a row and use the copy button; every code has 9701-style dot notation ready for your commercial invoice.
Chapter 97 FAQ
What does HS code chapter 97 cover?
Chapter 97 of the Harmonized System covers: works of art; collectors' pieces and antiques. It belongs to section XXI (Art & Antiques) and contains 6 four-digit headings, 9701–9706.
How many HS codes are in chapter 97?
Chapter 97 contains 6 four-digit headings and 19 six-digit subheadings. Countries subdivide these further (8–13 digits) in their national tariff schedules, so the full national count is larger.
Is HS code 9701 the same in every country?
Yes. The six-digit level of every code in this chapter is harmonised by the World Customs Organization and identical in all member countries. Digits beyond the sixth (for example the US 10-digit HTS or the EU 8-digit CN) are national and set the actual duty rate.
How do I choose the right code within chapter 97?
Work from the four-digit heading down: pick the heading that best matches your product, then the six-digit subheading that matches its material, form or processing. If two codes seem to fit, customs rules (the General Rules of Interpretation) decide, and when in doubt, confirm with your customs broker before filing.