HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9705.31 – Collections and collectors' pieces; of numismatic interest, of an age exceeding 100 years
HS code 9705.31 is the 6-digit subheading for collections and collectors' pieces, of numismatic interest, of an age exceeding 100 years. It is used for ancient Roman coins, medieval European coinage, qing Dynasty banknotes, pre-1920 US coins and victorian era medals.
What HS 9705.31 covers
This HS code covers collections and collectors' pieces of numismatic interest, specifically coins, banknotes, and medals that are over 100 years old. This represents the antique numismatic market, where items are valued for their historical significance, rarity, condition, and provenance. Trade is conducted by specialized numismatic dealers, major auction houses, and private collectors globally. Key aspects include expert authentication, grading by recognized services, and understanding the historical context of each piece. Importers and exporters are typically investors, serious collectors, and institutions seeking to preserve monetary history. The market is highly globalized, with high-value items frequently crossing borders for specialized auctions or private sales.
- Covers
- Ancient Roman coins
- Medieval European coinage
- Qing Dynasty banknotes
- Pre-1920 US coins
- Victorian era medals
- Byzantine Empire gold solidus
- Ancient Greek drachmas
- Examples
- Roman denarii
- Greek tetradrachms
- early US silver dollars
- British pre-decimal coinage
- ancient Chinese cash coins
- Ottoman Empire gold coins
Codes often confused with 9705.31
Common mistake. Can be confused with 970539 (numismatic items not exceeding 100 years) if the age is miscalculated, or 7118 (coinage not of numismatic interest) if the items are current legal tender or scrap metal.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 970531, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 970531 in UN Comtrade data was Switzerland, with 42% 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 Switzerland $218M 42% of world exports
- 2 Hong Kong $69M 13% of world exports
- 3 United States $49M 9.4% of world exports
World total: $520M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $201M 35% of world imports
- 2 Switzerland $199M 35% of world imports
- 3 Japan $28M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $568M 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 9705.31
Brazil does not split HS 9705.31: its NCM code is 9705.31.00.
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 9705.31
What is HS code 970531?
HS code 970531 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Collections and collectors' pieces; of numismatic interest, of an age exceeding 100 years. This HS code covers collections and collectors' pieces of numismatic interest, specifically coins, banknotes, and medals that are over 100 years old. This represents the antique numismatic market, where items are valued for their historical significance, rarity, condition, and provenance. Trade is conducted by specialized numismatic dealers, major auction houses, and private collectors globally. Key aspects include expert authentication, grading by recognized services, and understanding the historical context of each piece. Importers and exporters are typically investors, serious collectors, and institutions seeking to preserve monetary history. The market is highly globalized, with high-value items frequently crossing borders for specialized auctions or private sales.
What products fall under HS code 970531?
Ancient Roman coins, medieval European coinage, Qing Dynasty banknotes, pre-1920 US coins, Victorian era medals, Byzantine Empire gold solidus, ancient Greek drachmas
What are common misclassifications for HS code 970531?
Can be confused with 970539 (numismatic items not exceeding 100 years) if the age is miscalculated, or 7118 (coinage not of numismatic interest) if the items are current legal tender or scrap metal.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 970531?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 970531 in UN Comtrade data were Switzerland ($218M, 42% of world exports), Hong Kong ($69M) and the United States ($49M). World exports came to about $520M, 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 970531?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 970531 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($201M, 35% of world imports), Switzerland ($199M) and Japan ($28M). World imports came to about $568M, 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 970531 structured?
HS code 970531 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 (31) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 970531?
In Brazil, HS code 970531 is NCM 9705.31.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.