HS Code 970121: Paintings, drawings and pastels; executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906, of an age exceeding 100 years
What is HS Code 970121
HS Code 970121 covers Paintings, drawings and pastels; executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906, of an age exceeding 100 years. It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · Section XXI — Works of art, collectors'' pieces and antiques · Chapter 97 — Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques · Heading 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. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.
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What does HS Code 970121 Paintings, drawings and pastels; executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906, of an age exceeding 100 years Cover?
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.
