HS Code 9706Antiques; of an age exceeding one hundred years
2 six-digit codes · Heading 6 of 6 in Chapter 97 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 9706 is the customs heading for antiques more than 100 years old. Age decides the subheading, so this page shows how to choose and where other old items belong.
Heading 9706 splits exactly two ways. Goods answering to “Antiques; of an age exceeding one hundred years” classify either at 970610 or at 970690, and the wording in the table below is the whole of what separates them. The heading is number 6 of 6 in Chapter 97, Works of art; collectors' pieces and antiques, which runs to 19 six-digit codes in all.
What HS code 9706 covers
The test is simple. The item must be an antique, and it must be older than one hundred years.
The Harmonized System is a code list kept by the World Customs Organization. Each country builds its own tariff classification on top of it. The first six digits are shared, so a code like 970610 means the same thing in every market that follows the system.
Antique furniture is a common example. A chair or cabinet that is over 100 years old is classified by its age here, not with new furniture. You then pick one of the two subheadings.
Not sure an item counts as an antique? Run its description through the HS code classifier before you file.
970610 vs 970690: choosing by age
Only age separates the two subheadings. Work out how old the item is, then read off the code.
If you can only say an item is "about" a certain age, get a dated record or an expert opinion first. Customs officers can ask for proof.
- Older than 100 years but not older than 250 years: use 970690.
- Younger than 100 years: the item is not an antique under this heading.
Antiques vs other Chapter 97 headings
Old does not always mean heading 9706. Chapter 97 has other headings for specific kinds of objects. Read their wording first. If the item fits one of them, that heading is often the closer match.
Here is how the nearby headings are described:
- 9701: paintings, drawings and pastels made entirely by hand, plus collages, mosaics and similar decorative plaques.
- 9704: postage or revenue stamps, first-day covers and postal stationery, used or unused.
- 9705: collections and collectors' pieces of archaeological, ethnographic, historical, zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, palaeontological or numismatic interest.
Find importers and exporters of antiques
Classification tells you what a product is. Trade records tell you who moves it. 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 9706, or go straight to 970610 or 970690 if you already know the age band.
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- HS code 9702 original prints
- HS code 9703 sculptures
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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
- 9703Sculptures and statuary; original, in any material2 codes
- 9704Stamps, postage or revenue; stamp-postmarks, first-day covers, postal…1 code
- 9705Collections and collectors' pieces; of archaeological, ethnographic…6 codes
Who ships under 9706?
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 9706: common questions
What is 9706 in customs?
It is a customs heading for objects that count as antiques because of their age.
What is the HS code for antiques over 250 years old?
Use 970610 once the item is older than 250 years.
What is the difference between 970610 and 970690?
The age band. 970610 takes the oldest items, and 970690 takes the younger ones.
Is an antique painting classified under 9706 or 9701?
Compare both descriptions. Heading 9701 names hand-painted works directly, so it is often the closer match.
Where can I find import export data for 9706?
Open the import data or export data page and look up the code.
Can I see buyers and suppliers of antiques?
The buyer data and supplier data pages explain how to find them. A demo can walk you through it.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
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