Product classification
HS code for Antiques: 9706.90
Antiques, of an age exceeding 100 years but not exceeding 250 years.
Classification of antiques under HS 9706.90
HS code 970690 is designated for a broad category of antique items that are not specifically classified elsewhere within Chapter 97, such as original paintings or sculptures. The defining characteristic for inclusion under this code is the age of the item: it must exceed 100 years but not exceed 250 years. This precise age range differentiates these antiques from both newer collectibles and exceptionally ancient artifacts. This classification provides a general category for a wide array of historical objects that hold cultural or historical significance due to their age and craftsmanship, but do not fit into more specialized artistic or numismatic categories.
- Covers
- Antique wooden furniture from the 19th century
- Porcelain vases manufactured in the early 20th century
- Historical books printed between 1770 and 1920
- Antique textile pieces like tapestries or rugs over 100 years old
- Scientific instruments such as brass telescopes or microscopes from the 18th or 19th centuries
- Also under 9706.90
- Tiffany Studios lamps
- Lalique glass vases
- Stickley Mission furniture
- Fabergé Imperial Eggs
- William Morris textiles
Codes often confused with 9706.90
Common mistake. A primary source of misclassification involves the age criterion. HS code 970610 is for antiques exceeding 250 years, meaning items older than 1770 would fall under this code, not 970690. Items less than 100 years old are generally not considered antiques under these codes and would be classified based on their material and function. Furthermore, if an antique is an original work of art, such as a painting (970110, 970190) or a sculpture (970310, 970390), those more specific codes take precedence. Collections and collectors' pieces of specific interest (e.g., archaeological, numismatic) are classified under 970500, which is distinct from general antiques.
Top exporters and importers of HS 970690 (the code used for antiques), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 970690 (the code used for antiques) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Hong Kong, with 34% 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 970690, not only antiques.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $314M 23% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $265M 20% of world exports
- 3 Switzerland $205M 15% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Hong Kong $552M 34% of world imports
- 2 United States $278M 17% of world imports
- 3 Switzerland $229M 14% of world imports
World total: $1.6B 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 antiques
Brazil classifies antiques under NCM 9706.90.00: HS 9706.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about antiques
What is the HS code for Antiques?
The HS code for Antiques is 970690 (Antiques; of an age exceeding 100 years but not exceeding 250 years). The HS code for antiques, specifically those exceeding 100 years but not exceeding 250 years in age, is 970690.
How do I classify Antiques for customs?
Antiques is classified under HS code 970690 — Antiques; of an age exceeding 100 years but not exceeding 250 years. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the age range for items classified under HS code 970690?
Items classified under HS code 970690 must be older than 100 years but not older than 250 years. This means items generally dating from 1770 to 1920 are included.
Which countries are the top exporters of antiques (HS 970690)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 970690 (the code used for antiques) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($314M, 23% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($265M) and Switzerland ($205M). World exports came to about $1.4B, 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 antiques (HS 970690)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 970690 (the code used for antiques) in UN Comtrade data were Hong Kong ($552M, 34% of world imports), the United States ($278M) and Switzerland ($229M). World imports came to about $1.6B, 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 Antiques the same in all countries?
The base HS code 970690 for Antiques 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 antiques in Brazil?
In Brazil, antiques (HS 970690) is classified under NCM 9706.90.00.