HTS Section Twenty-One:
Works of Art, Collectors' Pieces and Antiques
Chapters Covered in Section Twenty-One (Chapter 97)
HTS Section Twenty-One covers works of art, collectors’ pieces, and antiques imported for cultural, historical, decorative, or investment purposes.
| HTS Number | Indent | Description | Unit of Quantity | General Rate of Duty | Special Rate of Duty | Column 2 Rate of Duty | Quota Quantity | Additional Duties |
| 9701 | 0 | 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: | ||||||
| 1 | Of an age exceeding 100 years: | |||||||
| 9701.21.00.00 | 2 | Paintings, drawings, and pastels | [“No.”] | Free | Free | |||
| 9701.22.00.00 | 2 | Mosaics | [“No.”] | Free | Free | |||
| 9701.29.00.00 | 2 | Other | [“No.”] | Free | Free | |||
| 1 | Other: | |||||||
| 9701.91.00.00 | 2 | Paintings, drawings, and pastels | [“No.”] | Free | Free | |||
| 9701.92.00.00 | 2 | Mosaics | [“No.”] | Free | Free | |||
| 9701.99.00.00 | 2 | Other | [“No.”] | Free | Free | |||
| 9702 | 0 | Original engravings, prints and lithographs: | ||||||
| 9702.10.00.00 | 1 | Of an age exceeding 100 years | [“No.”] | Free | Free | |||
| 9702.90.00.00 | 1 | Other | [“No.”] | Free | Free | |||
| 9703 | 0 | Original sculptures and statuary, in any material: | ||||||
| 9703.10.00.00 | 1 | Of an age exceeding 100 years | [“No.”] | Free | Free | |||
| 9703.90.00.00 | 1 | Other | [“No.”] | Free | Free | |||
| 9704.00.00.00 | 0 | Postage or revenue stamps, stamp-postmarks, first-day covers, postal stationery (stamped paper) and the like, used or unused, other than those of heading 4907 | [“No.”] | Free | Free | |||
| 9705 | 0 | Collections and collectors’ pieces of archaeological, ethnographic, historical, zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, paleontological or numismatic interest: | ||||||
| 9705.10.00 | 1 | Collections and collectors’ pieces of archaeological, ethnographic or historical interest | Free | Free | ||||
| 9705.10.00.10 | 2 | Archaeological pieces of a kind described in statistical note 1 to this chapter | [“kg”] | |||||
| 9705.10.00.20 | 2 | Ethnographic pieces of a kind described in statistical note 1 to this chapter | [“kg”] | |||||
| 9705.10.00.90 | 2 | Other | [“kg”] | |||||
| 1 | Collections and collectors’ pieces of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical or paleontological interest: | |||||||
| 9705.21.00.00 | 2 | Human specimens and parts thereof | [“g”] | Free | Free | |||
| 9705.22.00.00 | 2 | Extinct or endangered species and parts thereof | [“g”] | Free | Free | |||
| 9705.29.00.00 | 2 | Other | [“g”] | Free | Free | |||
| 1 | Collections and collectors’ pieces of numismatic interest: | |||||||
| 9705.31.00 | 2 | Of an age exceeding 100 years | Free | Free | ||||
| 9705.31.00.01 | 3 | Coins made prior to the 14th century and not known to be the direct products of excavations, finds or archaeological sites | [“g”] | |||||
| 3 | Other: | |||||||
| 4 | Of an age equal to or exceeding 250 years: | |||||||
| 9705.31.00.10 | 5 | Gold | [“g”] | |||||
| 9705.31.00.40 | 5 | Other | [“g”] | |||||
| 4 | Of an age exceeding 100 years but less than 250 years: | |||||||
| 9705.31.00.50 | 5 | Gold | [“g”] | |||||
| 9705.31.00.65 | 5 | Other | [“g”] | |||||
| 9705.39.00 | 2 | Other | Free | Free | ||||
| 9705.39.00.10 | 4 | Gold | [“g”] | |||||
| 9705.39.00.40 | 4 | Other | [“g”] | |||||
| 9706 | 0 | Antiques of an age exceeding 100 years: | ||||||
| 9706.10.00 | 1 | Of an age exceeding 250 years | Free | Free | ||||
| 9706.10.00.20 | 2 | Silverware | [“kg”] | |||||
| 9706.10.00.40 | 2 | Furniture | [“kg”] | |||||
| 9706.10.00.60 | 2 | Other | [“kg”] | |||||
| 9706.90.00 | 1 | Other | Free | Free | ||||
| 9706.90.00.20 | 2 | Silverware | [“kg”] | |||||
| 9706.90.00.40 | 2 | Furniture | [“kg”] | |||||
| 9706.90.00.60 | 2 | Other | [“kg”] |
Key Tariff Classifications Under Section Twenty-One
Products classified under Section Twenty-One are primarily distinguished by originality, age, artistic or historical significance, and whether the item qualifies as an antique or collector’s piece.
How to Classify These Products Correctly
Accurate classification requires confirming the item’s age, authorship or origin, originality, and reviewing chapter notes that define eligibility for classification as art, collectibles, or antiques.
Common Mistakes in HTS Classification
Common issues include misclassifying reproductions as original works, overlooking age thresholds for antiques, and confusing decorative goods with qualifying collectors’ pieces.
Work With Shapiro for HTS Support
Shapiro’s compliance specialists help importers navigate Section Twenty-One by validating classifications for art, antiques, and collectibles while minimizing duty exposure and compliance risk.