HS Code 97: Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques

Q: Is HS code 97 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 97 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 97 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 97?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 97.

What is HS Code 97

HS Code 97 covers Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques. It is one of the 96 chapters of the WCO Harmonized System, sitting in Section XXI (Works of art, collectors'' pieces and antiques). The two digits "97" are the chapter level — every 4-digit heading and 6-digit subheading starting with "97" belongs here.

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What does HS Code 97 Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques Cover?

Section XXI

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

Chapter 97

Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques

HS Code 9701

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

HS Code 9702

Engravings, prints and lithographs; original

HS Code 9703

Sculptures and statuary; original, in any material

HS Code 9704

Stamps, postage or revenue; stamp-postmarks, first-day covers, postal stationery (stamped paper) and like, used or unused, other than those of heading 4907

HS Code 9705

Collections and collectors' pieces; of archaeological, ethnographic, historical, zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, palaeontological or numismatic interest

HS Code 9706

Antiques; of an age exceeding one hundred years

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What HS Codes for Art and Antiques Do Not Cover

Chapter 97 covers paintings, sculptures, original engravings, postage stamps for collectors, antiques over 100 years old, and similar items. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Mass-produced reproductions and prints

Chapter 49

Decorative articles less than 100 years old (not original art)

varies by material

Used or vintage furniture less than 100 years old

Chapter 94

Modern jewelry of precious metal

Chapter 71

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Art and Antiques HS 97

HS Code 9701

HS Code 9702

Engravings, prints and lithographs; original

HS Code 9703

Sculptures and statuary; original, in any material

HS Code 9704

Stamps, postage or revenue; stamp-postmarks, first-day covers, postal stationery (stamped paper) and like, used or unused, other than those of heading 4907

HS Code 9705

Collections and collectors' pieces; of archaeological, ethnographic, historical, zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, palaeontological or numismatic interest

HS Code 9706

Antiques; of an age exceeding one hundred years

HS Code 970121

Paintings, drawings and pastels; executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906, of an age exceeding 100 years

HS Code 970122

Mosaics; executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906, of an age exceeding 100 years

HS Code 970129

Artwork; other than paintings, drawings, pastels mosaics, executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906, of an age exceeding 100 years

HS Code 970191

Paintings, drawings and pastels; executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906, of an age not exceeding 100 years

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 97?

HS code 97 covers Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques, one of the chapter 97 of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System. It is the broadest level of HS classification, grouping all products of this type before they are narrowed down by more specific 4-digit headings and 6-digit subheadings.

Is HS code 97 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 97 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 97?