Product classification
HS code for Antique engraving: 9702.10
Engravings, prints and lithographs, original of an age exceeding 100 years.
Classification of antique engraving under HS 9702.10
Original engravings, prints, and lithographs that are over 100 years old are classified under HS code 9702.10. This classification is reserved for works of art where the artist has created the master plate (wood, copper, stone, etc.) by hand. The age of the item is the primary determinant for this specific code; if the piece is less than 100 years old, it falls under the general subheading 9702.90. It is important to distinguish these from mass-produced mechanical or photomechanical reproductions, which are classified in Chapter 49. To qualify as an "original," the print must have been pulled directly from the plate, stone, or other surface prepared by the artist. The value of the item often stems from its historical significance, the rarity of the edition, and the technique used in its creation. Customs authorities often require proof of age, such as a certificate of authenticity or an expert appraisal, to justify the use of Chapter 97 codes, which often carry duty-free status in many countries.
- Covers
- Antique woodcuts (over 100 years old)
- Antique copperplate etchings
- Original lithographs from the 19th century or earlier
- Antique drypoint prints
- Hand-signed original prints exceeding the age limit
- Mezzotints of an age exceeding 100 years
- Also under 9702.10
- Rembrandt's "The Three Crosses" (etching)
- Francisco Goya's "Los Caprichos" series (aquatints)
- Albrecht Dürer's "Melencolia I" (engraving)
- Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's "Moulin Rouge: La Goulue" (lithograph)
- Katsushika Hokusai's "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" (woodblock print)
Codes often confused with 9702.10
Common mistake. The most frequent error is classifying antique prints under HS code 4911.91 (pictures, designs, and photographs). However, Chapter 97 takes precedence for original works of art and antiques. Another common mistake is using 9702.90 for all prints; 9702.10 is specifically for those exceeding 100 years of age. If the print is a modern reproduction of an old work, it cannot be classified in 9702.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 970210 (the code used for antique engraving), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 970210 (the code used for antique engraving) in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 27% 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 970210, not only antique engraving.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United Kingdom $35M 27% of world exports
- 2 United States $28M 22% of world exports
- 3 Switzerland $27M 22% of world exports
World total: $126M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $45M 42% of world imports
- 2 Switzerland $18M 17% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $16M 15% of world imports
World total: $107M 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 antique engraving
Brazil classifies antique engraving under NCM 9702.10.00: HS 9702.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about antique engraving
What is the HS code for Antique engraving?
The HS code for Antique engraving is 970210 (Engravings, prints and lithographs; original of an age exceeding 100 years). The HS code for an original engraving that is over 100 years old is 9702.10.
How do I classify Antique engraving for customs?
Antique engraving is classified under HS code 970210 — Engravings, prints and lithographs; original of an age exceeding 100 years. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I prove the age for customs?
Customs typically requires a certificate of authenticity, a provenance document, or an appraisal from a recognized art historian or auction house to verify the 100-year requirement.
Which countries are the top exporters of antique engraving (HS 970210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 970210 (the code used for antique engraving) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($35M, 27% of world exports), the United States ($28M) and Switzerland ($27M). World exports came to about $126M, 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 antique engraving (HS 970210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 970210 (the code used for antique engraving) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($45M, 42% of world imports), Switzerland ($18M) and the United Kingdom ($16M). World imports came to about $107M, 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.
Is the HS code for Antique engraving the same in all countries?
The base HS code 970210 for Antique engraving is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for antique engraving in Brazil?
In Brazil, antique engraving (HS 970210) is classified under NCM 9702.10.00.