Antiques of an age exceeding 100 years — HTS 9706
Antiques of an age exceeding 100 years
Chapter 97 › Heading 9706
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 9706 groups antiques that are more than 100 years old. It is a broad four-digit category, not the final classification used for entry. The goods may be separated into more specific tariff provisions based on what the item is made of or what type of object it is, such as furniture, books, artworks, or other collectible articles.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first establish that the item qualifies as an antique under the heading, including its age and identity. Then follow the subheadings and statistical subdivisions under heading 9706, using the item’s material, form, and intended description where those distinctions appear. The commercial invoice, catalog description, provenance, photographs, and age documentation should all describe the same article. When the wording is unclear or the item has unusual features, obtain customs-broker or binding-ruling guidance before entry.
What to check
- Verify the item’s age with reliable records, provenance, expert documentation, or other evidence; do not rely only on an estimated style or appearance.
- Describe the article precisely: identify its function or type, principal material, construction, and whether it is a complete item or a component.
- Read every nested level under heading 9706, including notes and statistical subdivisions, rather than stopping at the four-digit heading.
- Compare the proposed code with the HTSUS wording and the product’s invoices, catalog, photographs, and import documents for consistency.
- Ask a licensed customs broker or request a binding classification ruling when the article could fit more than one provision or its age or identity is disputed.
HTS heading 9706 summary
Antiques of an age exceeding 100 years is a 4-digit product category containing 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9706.10.00 👉 | Of an age exceeding 250 years | Free | — | Free |
| 9706.90.00 👉 | Other | 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 9706?
Antiques of an age exceeding 100 years. 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.