Collections and collectors’ pieces of archaeological — HTS 9705
Collections and collectors’ pieces of archaeological, ethnographic, historical, zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, paleontological or numismatic interest
Chapter 97 › Heading 9705
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 9705 is a broad product category for collections and individual collectors’ pieces valued mainly for their archaeological, ethnographic, historical, zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, paleontological, or numismatic interest. It can cover items such as historical or archaeological objects, natural-history specimens, minerals, fossils, and qualifying coins or medals. The key question is usually the item’s recognized collecting or scientific interest—not simply its age, appearance, or the fact that someone collects it.
To choose the correct 8-digit HTSUS subheading, start with heading 9705 and then follow the available tariff breakouts for the item’s specific kind or material. The lower-level code may distinguish categories such as fossils, minerals, coins or medals, or other qualifying specimens and objects. Review the full legal text, including section and chapter notes, and confirm that the item meets any applicable conditions before relying on the code.
What to check
- Describe the item precisely: identify its material, species or subject, approximate age, origin, and whether it is a specimen, coin, medal, collection, or other object.
- Check whether the item’s primary value is archaeological, historical, scientific, or collectors’ interest; age alone does not automatically place merchandise in heading 9705.
- Compare the item with the specific 8-digit breakouts under heading 9705 and use the most specific description that matches its physical characteristics and purpose.
- Keep supporting evidence such as provenance, catalog descriptions, expert identifications, authentication, conservation records, and photographs when those facts support classification.
- Check other applicable rules and agency requirements, including possible cultural-property, wildlife, plant, fossil, or coin controls; ask a customs broker or classification specialist when the evidence is uncertain.
HTS heading 9705 summary
Collections and collectors’ pieces of archaeological is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9705.10.00 👉 | Collections and collectors’ pieces of archaeological, ethnographic or historical interest | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 9705?
Collections and collectors’ pieces of archaeological, ethnographic, historical, zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, paleontological or numismatic interest. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.