HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9703.10 – Sculptures and statuary; original, in any material, of an age exceeding 100 years
HS code 9703.10 is the 6-digit subheading for sculptures and statuary, original, in any material, of an age exceeding 100 years. It is used for ancient Roman busts, renaissance marble statues, egyptian bronze figures, medieval wooden carvings and classical Greek sculptures.
What HS 9703.10 covers
This category encompasses original sculptures and statuary crafted from any material, provided they are over 100 years old. This represents the antique and classical sculpture market, where items hold significant historical, cultural, and artistic value. Trade is often conducted through specialized antique dealers, major auction houses, museums, and private collectors. Key considerations include provenance, authenticity, conservation status, and adherence to cultural heritage laws, as many items may be subject to export restrictions from their country of origin. Importers are typically institutions seeking to expand collections or wealthy individuals investing in historical art, while exporters often include estates, private collections, or dealers specializing in ancient art.
- Covers
- Ancient Roman busts
- Renaissance marble statues
- Egyptian bronze figures
- Medieval wooden carvings
- Classical Greek sculptures
- Baroque terracotta models
- Pre-Columbian stone figures
- Examples
- Ancient Greek kouros statues
- Roman imperial busts
- Rodin's 'The Thinker' (early casts over 100 years)
- Egyptian funerary statues
Codes often confused with 9703.10
Common mistake. Often confused with 970390 (sculptures not exceeding 100 years) due to age, or 970510 (archaeological collections) if part of a larger collection rather than a standalone art piece.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 970310, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 970310 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 42% 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 $133M 31% of world exports
- 2 Austria $91M 21% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $45M 10% of world exports
World total: $435M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $173M 42% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $49M 12% of world imports
- 3 Austria $33M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $408M 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 9703.10
Brazil does not split HS 9703.10: its NCM code is 9703.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 97.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9703.10
What is HS code 970310?
HS code 970310 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Sculptures and statuary; original, in any material, of an age exceeding 100 years. This category encompasses original sculptures and statuary crafted from any material, provided they are over 100 years old. This represents the antique and classical sculpture market, where items hold significant historical, cultural, and artistic value. Trade is often conducted through specialized antique dealers, major auction houses, museums, and private collectors. Key considerations include provenance, authenticity, conservation status, and adherence to cultural heritage laws, as many items may be subject to export restrictions from their country of origin. Importers are typically institutions seeking to expand collections or wealthy individuals investing in historical art, while exporters often include estates, private collections, or dealers specializing in ancient art.
What products fall under HS code 970310?
Ancient Roman busts, Renaissance marble statues, Egyptian bronze figures, medieval wooden carvings, classical Greek sculptures, Baroque terracotta models, pre-Columbian stone figures
What are common misclassifications for HS code 970310?
Often confused with 970390 (sculptures not exceeding 100 years) due to age, or 970510 (archaeological collections) if part of a larger collection rather than a standalone art piece.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 970310?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 970310 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($133M, 31% of world exports), Austria ($91M) and the United Kingdom ($45M). World exports came to about $435M, 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 970310?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 970310 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($173M, 42% of world imports), Hong Kong ($49M) and Austria ($33M). World imports came to about $408M, 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 970310 structured?
HS code 970310 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (97) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 970310?
In Brazil, HS code 970310 is NCM 9703.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.