Collections and collectors' pieces of archaeological, ethnographic, historical, zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, paleontological or numismatic interest
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Heading 9705 covers collections and collectors' pieces kept for their scientific, historical or numismatic value rather than for ordinary use. It splits into three groups: archaeological, ethnographic or historical pieces (9705.10), zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical or paleontological pieces (9705.21 through 9705.29), and numismatic pieces (9705.31 and 9705.39). All lines shown in this heading carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Archaeological pottery vessel from a documented excavation
- Ethnographic mask collected from a tribal culture
- Historical document or relic of collectors' interest
- Mounted zoological specimen of a non-endangered animal
- Pressed botanical herbarium specimen
- Mineral specimen prepared for a collection
- Fossil or paleontological specimen
- Gold coin struck more than 250 years ago
How to choose the right subheading
- Whether the piece is of archaeological, ethnographic or historical interest, natural science interest, or numismatic interest
- For natural science pieces, whether it is a human specimen, an extinct or endangered species, or other
- For numismatic pieces, whether the item is of an age exceeding 100 years
- For coins over 100 years old, the metal (gold or other) and whether the age is 250 years or more
- For coins of 100 years or less, only the metal split applies
Often confused with
- Heading 9706Antique wooden furniture over 100 years old
Antiques of an age exceeding 100 years are classified in heading 9706, not as collections.
- Heading 9701Original oil painting done entirely by hand
Hand-executed paintings and pastels go to heading 9701.
- Heading 9703Original bronze sculpture
Original sculptures and statuary in any material go to heading 9703.
- Heading 9702Original signed lithograph print
Original engravings, prints and lithographs go to heading 9702.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for an ethnographic collection piece?
Ethnographic pieces meeting statistical note 1 to chapter 97 are classified under 9705.10.00.20, at a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on a human anatomical specimen for a collection?
Human specimens and parts thereof for collections fall under 9705.21.00.00, at a general (MFN) rate of Free.
How do I classify a gold coin more than 250 years old?
Numismatic pieces of an age exceeding 100 years, made of gold and aged 250 years or more, are classified under 9705.31.00.10, at 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.
All lines in heading 9705
- 9705.10.00.10Archaeological pieces of a kind described in statistical note 1 to this chapterFree
- 9705.10.00.20Ethnographic pieces of a kind described in statistical note 1 to this chapterFree
- 9705.10.00.90Collections and collectors' pieces of archaeological, ethnographic or historical interest / OtherFree
- 9705.21.00.00Human specimens and parts thereofFree
- 9705.22.00.00Extinct or endangered species and parts thereofFree
- 9705.29.00.00OtherFree
- 9705.31.00.01Coins made prior to the 14th century and not known to be the direct products of excavations, finds or archaeological sitesFree
- 9705.31.00.10Of an age equal to or exceeding 250 years / GoldFree
- 9705.31.00.40Of an age equal to or exceeding 250 years / OtherFree
- 9705.31.00.50Of an age exceeding 100 years but less than 250 years / GoldFree
- 9705.31.00.65Of an age exceeding 100 years but less than 250 years / OtherFree
- 9705.39.00.10Collections and collectors' pieces of numismatic interest / GoldFree
- 9705.39.00.40Collections and collectors' pieces of numismatic interest / OtherFree