India HS Code

HS Code 970400: Postage or revenue stamps, stamppostmarks, firstday covers, postal stationery (stamped paper), and the like, used or unused, other than those of heading 4907 in India

Q: Is HS code 970400 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 970400 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. India extends it under PCT / ITC-HS.

Q: What system does India use to classify HS code 970400?

India classifies products under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS; locally भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), which extends HS codes to 10 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 970400 in India?

The official source is https://www.cbic.gov.in/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 970400 in India

Under India's Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), HS Code 970400 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Postage or revenue stamps, stamppostmarks, firstday covers, postal stationery (stamped paper), and the like, used or unused, other than those of heading 4907. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; India extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 970400 belongs to Section XXI: Works of art, collectors'' pieces and antiques, Chapter 97: Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques, Heading 9704: Postage or revenue stamps, stamppostmarks, firstday covers, postal stationery (stamped paper), and the like, used or unused, other than those of heading 4907.

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Classification Path of HS Code 970400 in India

Section XXI

Chapters (97) Works of art, collectors'' pieces and antiques

Chapter 97

Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques

HS Code 9704

Postage or revenue stamps, stamppostmarks, firstday covers, postal stationery (stamped paper), and the like, used or unused, other than those of heading 4907

HS Code 970400

Postage or revenue stamps, stamppostmarks, firstday covers, postal stationery (stamped paper), and the like, used or unused, other than those of heading 4907

HS Code 97040010

USED POSTAL STAMP

HS Code 97040020

USED OR UNUSED FIRST-DAY COVERS FOR PHILAT

HS Code 97040090

OTHR UNDER SUB-HEADING 970400

India Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

In India, HS 970400 is classified under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

Local name भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ

Digits 10

Official source https://www.cbic.gov.in/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 9704

Top India import Product Under HS Code 9704

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 970400 in India?

HS code 970400 covers Postage or revenue stamps, stamppostmarks, firstday covers, postal stationery (stamped paper), and the like, used or unused, other than those of heading 4907 in India. It sits in Chapter 97 (Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques), Heading 9704 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under PCT / ITC-HS.

Is HS code 970400 the same across all countries?

What system does India use to classify HS code 970400?

Where can I officially look up HS code 970400 in India?