HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9702.90 – Engravings, prints and lithographs; original of an age not exceeding 100 years
HS code 9702.90 is the 6-digit subheading for engravings, prints and lithographs, original of an age not exceeding 100 years. It is used for limited edition prints, serigraphs, woodcuts, etchings and lithographs.
What HS 9702.90 covers
This HS code covers original engravings, prints, and lithographs that are less than 100 years old, representing a dynamic segment of the global art market. This category includes works by modern and contemporary artists, traded by art galleries, auction houses, and private collectors worldwide. The value of these pieces is determined by the artist's reputation, rarity, condition, and provenance. Key things to know include the importance of edition numbers, artist signatures, and the distinction between original prints (where the artist created the plate/stone) versus reproductions. Importers and exporters are typically art dealers, investors, and high-net-worth individuals, with major art hubs facilitating significant cross-border transactions. The trade is often high-value, requiring specialized handling and insurance.
- Covers
- Limited edition prints
- Serigraphs
- Woodcuts
- Etchings
- Lithographs
- Screenprints
- Mezzotints
- Aquatints
- Examples
- Andy Warhol screenprints
- Banksy limited edition prints
- David Hockney etchings
- Roy Lichtenstein lithographs
Codes often confused with 9702.90
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 4911 (other printed matter) if the item is a reproduction or commercial print rather than an original artwork, or 970210 (original engravings over 100 years) if the age is misjudged.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 970290, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 970290 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 35% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $265M 45% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $161M 27% of world exports
- 3 France $26M 4.5% of world exports
World total: $588M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $174M 35% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $108M 22% of world imports
- 3 France $30M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $495M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 9702.90
Brazil does not split HS 9702.90: its NCM code is 9702.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 97.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9702.90
What is HS code 970290?
HS code 970290 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Engravings, prints and lithographs; original of an age not exceeding 100 years. This HS code covers original engravings, prints, and lithographs that are less than 100 years old, representing a dynamic segment of the global art market. This category includes works by modern and contemporary artists, traded by art galleries, auction houses, and private collectors worldwide. The value of these pieces is determined by the artist's reputation, rarity, condition, and provenance. Key things to know include the importance of edition numbers, artist signatures, and the distinction between original prints (where the artist created the plate/stone) versus reproductions. Importers and exporters are typically art dealers, investors, and high-net-worth individuals, with major art hubs facilitating significant cross-border transactions. The trade is often high-value, requiring specialized handling and insurance.
What products fall under HS code 970290?
Limited edition prints, serigraphs, woodcuts, etchings, lithographs, screenprints, mezzotints, aquatints
What are common misclassifications for HS code 970290?
This code can be confused with 4911 (other printed matter) if the item is a reproduction or commercial print rather than an original artwork, or 970210 (original engravings over 100 years) if the age is misjudged.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 970290?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 970290 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($265M, 45% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($161M) and France ($26M). World exports came to about $588M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 970290?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 970290 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($174M, 35% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($108M) and France ($30M). World imports came to about $495M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 970290 structured?
HS code 970290 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (97) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 970290?
In Brazil, HS code 970290 is NCM 9702.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.