Japan 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 Japan

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. Japan extends it under Japan HS / Statistical Code.

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

Japan classifies products under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code; locally 実行関税率表), which extends HS codes to 9 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 Japan?

The official source is https://www.customs.go.jp/english/. 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 Japan

Under Japan's Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表), 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; Japan extends classifications to 9 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 Japan

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 970400000

Postage or revenue stamps, stamp-postmarks, first-day covers, postal stationery (stamped paper), and the like, used or unused, other than those of heading 49.07 郵便切手、収入印紙、郵便料金納付の印影、初日カバー、切手付き書簡類その他これらに類する物品（使用してあるかないかを問わないものとし、第49.07項のものを除く。）

Japan Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

In Japan, HS 970400 is classified under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表) — a 9-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

Local name 実行関税率表

Digits 9

Official source https://www.customs.go.jp/english/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 9704

Top Japan import Product Under HS Code 9704

1 970400: Postage or revenue stamps, stamppostmarks, firstday covers, postal stationery (stamped paper), and the like, used or unused, other than those of heading 4907 $313.5K

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Top Japan export Product Under HS Code 9704

1 970400: Postage or revenue stamps, stamppostmarks, firstday covers, postal stationery (stamped paper), and the like, used or unused, other than those of heading 4907 $2.2M

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 970400 in Japan?

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 Japan. It sits in Chapter 97 (Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques), Heading 9704 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under Japan HS / Statistical Code.

Is HS code 970400 the same across all countries?

What system does Japan use to classify HS code 970400?

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