HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9705.29 – Collections and collectors' pieces; of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical or palaeontological interest, other than human species, extinct or endangered species and parts thereof
HS code 9705.29 is the 6-digit subheading for collections and collectors' pieces, of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical or palaeontological interest, other than human species, extinct or endangered species and parts thereof. It is used for insect collections, pressed plant specimens, rock and mineral samples, animal taxidermy and bird eggs.
What HS 9705.29 covers
This broad HS code covers collections and collectors' pieces of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, or palaeontological interest, excluding human specimens and those from extinct or endangered species. This category includes a wide array of natural history specimens collected for scientific study, educational display, or private hobby. Trade involves natural history museums, universities, specialized dealers, and individual hobbyists. While less restricted than categories involving human or endangered species, ethical sourcing and adherence to local wildlife and environmental regulations are still crucial. Importers and exporters facilitate the exchange of specimens for research, educational purposes, and the growing market of natural history enthusiasts.
- Covers
- Insect collections
- Pressed plant specimens
- Rock and mineral samples
- Animal taxidermy
- Bird eggs
- Mollusk shells
- Non-endangered animal skeletons
- Fossilized plants
- Examples
- Butterfly collections
- geological core samples
- mounted deer heads
- fossilized ammonites
- herbarium sheets
- seashell collections
- meteorite fragments
Codes often confused with 9705.29
Common mistake. Can be confused with 970522 (extinct/endangered species) if the conservation status is not correctly identified, or 0511 (animal products not elsewhere specified) if the item is a raw product rather than a prepared collector's piece.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 970529, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 970529 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% 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 $32M 29% of world exports
- 2 South Africa $29M 27% of world exports
- 3 Namibia $4.8M 4.4% of world exports
World total: $109M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $16M 22% of world imports
- 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$11M 16% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $5.9M 8.3% of world imports
World total: $71M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 9705.29
Brazil does not split HS 9705.29: its NCM code is 9705.29.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 97.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9705.29
What is HS code 970529?
HS code 970529 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Collections and collectors' pieces; of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical or palaeontological interest, other than human species, extinct or endangered species and parts thereof. This broad HS code covers collections and collectors' pieces of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, or palaeontological interest, excluding human specimens and those from extinct or endangered species. This category includes a wide array of natural history specimens collected for scientific study, educational display, or private hobby. Trade involves natural history museums, universities, specialized dealers, and individual hobbyists. While less restricted than categories involving human or endangered species, ethical sourcing and adherence to local wildlife and environmental regulations are still crucial. Importers and exporters facilitate the exchange of specimens for research, educational purposes, and the growing market of natural history enthusiasts.
What products fall under HS code 970529?
Insect collections, pressed plant specimens, rock and mineral samples, animal taxidermy, bird eggs, mollusk shells, non-endangered animal skeletons, fossilized plants
What are common misclassifications for HS code 970529?
Can be confused with 970522 (extinct/endangered species) if the conservation status is not correctly identified, or 0511 (animal products not elsewhere specified) if the item is a raw product rather than a prepared collector's piece.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 970529?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 970529 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($32M, 29% of world exports), South Africa ($29M) and Namibia ($4.8M). World exports came to about $109M, 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 970529?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 970529 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($16M, 22% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $11M) and Germany ($5.9M). World imports came to about $71M, 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 970529 structured?
HS code 970529 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (97) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 970529?
In Brazil, HS code 970529 is NCM 9705.29.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.