Painting, drawings and pastels, executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading 4906 and other than hand-painted or hand-decorated manufacture articles; collages, mosaics and similar decorative plaques
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Heading 9701 covers original paintings, drawings, pastels, mosaics, collages and similar decorative plaques executed entirely by hand. It does not cover drawings of heading 4906 or hand-painted or hand-decorated manufactured articles. The heading is split first by age, over 100 years old or not, and then by type: paintings, drawings and pastels; mosaics; or other.
Products in this heading
- Original oil painting on canvas
- Original watercolor painting
- Original pastel artwork
- Original pencil drawing
- Handmade mosaic wall panel
- Original collage on board
- Mixed-media decorative plaque
How to choose the right subheading
- Age: decide whether the piece is of an age exceeding 100 years or other.
- Type: decide whether it is a painting, drawing or pastel; a mosaic; or other, such as a collage or similar decorative plaque.
- Execution: the piece must be executed entirely by hand.
- Exclusions: drawings of heading 4906 and hand-painted or hand-decorated manufactured articles are not in 9701.
- Originality: reproductions and printed copies are not classified here.
Often confused with
- Heading 9702Original engravings, prints and lithographs
These are original prints, not hand-executed paintings or drawings.
- Heading 9703Original sculptures and statuary
Sculptures are three-dimensional artworks, not paintings or drawings.
- Heading 9705Collections and collectors' pieces of historical or archaeological interest
These are collected objects rather than original hand-executed artworks.
- Heading 9706Old furniture or other non-art antiques over 100 years old
Antiques that are not hand-executed artworks of this heading are classified as antiques.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for an original hand-painted painting?
Original paintings, drawings and pastels not over 100 years old are classified under 9701.91.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on mosaics classified in heading 9701?
Mosaics of an age not exceeding 100 years are classified under 9701.92.00.00 and carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
How do I classify a collage or similar decorative plaque?
A collage or similar decorative plaque not over 100 years old is classified under 9701.99.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.