HS Code 9703Sculptures and statuary; original, in any material
2 six-digit codes · Heading 3 of 6 in Chapter 97 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 9703 covers original sculptures and statuary, whatever they are made of. The only test between its two codes is age.
Heading 9703 splits exactly two ways. Goods answering to “Sculptures and statuary; original, in any material” classify either at 970310 or at 970390, and the wording in the table below is the whole of what separates them. The heading is number 3 of 6 in Chapter 97, Works of art; collectors' pieces and antiques, which runs to 19 six-digit codes in all.
What HS code 9703 covers
It sits in Section XXI, the group for works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques. You may also see it written as HSN code 9703 or HTS 9703. The heading number stays the same across these systems.
The words "in any material" matter. Stone, bronze, wood, clay and other materials all fall under the same heading. The material does not decide the code. The age of the piece does.
Countries can add extra digits to build their own national tariff lines. Some of those lines may split sculptures by material, so the lines you see can differ from one country to the next. Duty rates also vary by country. To check the line for your market, use the HS code classifier.
Difference between HS 970310 and 970390
Heading 9703 asks one question: how old is the sculpture?
A simple way to pick the code:
- Confirm the item is an original sculpture or statue.
- Find out its age.
- 100 years old or younger: use 970390.
Is an antique sculpture 9703 or 9706?
That can make an old statue look like a 9706 item. But 970310 names original sculptures and statuary older than 100 years directly. Read the sculpture wording first, and compare it with the antiques wording before you decide.
Other Chapter 97 headings cover different goods. Each one has its own rules, so check the wording before you file:
- 9701: paintings, drawings and pastels made entirely by hand, plus collages, mosaics and similar plaques.
- 9705: collections and collectors' pieces of archaeological, ethnographic, historical, zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, palaeontological or numismatic interest.
Who imports sculptures under HS 9703? Import and export data
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
Start with 9703 to see the whole heading. Then narrow to 970310 or 970390 if you only trade old or newer pieces. Use the buyer and supplier pages to build a list of trading partners from real customs shipment records.
Related
- Chapter 97 works of art and antiques
- HS 9701 paintings and drawings
- HS 9702 original prints
- HS 9704 stamps
- HS 9705 collectors' pieces
- HS 9706 antiques over 100 years
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Nearby headings in Chapter 97
- 9701Paintings, drawings and pastels, executed entirely by hand; not drawings of…6 codes
- 9702Engravings, prints and lithographs; original2 codes
- 9704Stamps, postage or revenue; stamp-postmarks, first-day covers, postal…1 code
- 9705Collections and collectors' pieces; of archaeological, ethnographic…6 codes
- 9706Antiques; of an age exceeding one hundred years2 codes
Who ships under 9703?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 2 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XXI: Works of Art, Collectors' Pieces and Antiques, chapters 97–97.
HS Code 9703: common questions
What is the difference between HS 970310 and 970390?
Age is the only difference.
Which HS code is used for antique sculptures over 100 years old?
An original sculpture older than 100 years fits 970310. Heading 9706 is for antiques of an age exceeding one hundred years, so compare both wordings before you choose.
Does HS 9703 cover sculptures in stone, metal or wood?
Yes. The heading says "in any material", so the material does not change the heading. National tariff lines in some countries may add their own splits.
Are paintings or prints classified under 9703?
No. Hand-made paintings and drawings belong in 9701.
How can I see who imports and exports under HS 9703?
Search by the HS code on EximDataX to open the live customs shipment records for this heading. The buyer data and supplier data pages show how to find trading partners.
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