Product classification
HS code for Numismatic items: 9705.39
Collections and collectors' pieces, of numismatic interest, of an age not exceeding 100 years.
Classification of numismatic items under HS 9705.39
Numismatic items, specifically those not exceeding 100 years of age, are classified under HS code 9705.39. This code is part of the heading for collections and collectors' pieces of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, historical, archaeological, palaeontological, ethnographic, or numismatic interest. The classification depends on the item being of numismatic interest, meaning it is valued for its rarity, historical significance, or condition rather than its face value or metal content. Subheading 9705.39 specifically captures modern numismatic pieces that are less than a century old, distinguishing them from older antiques.
- Covers
- Commemorative coins not intended for general circulation
- Rare banknotes no longer in use
- Historical medals not intended for wear
- Coin collections and individual collectors' pieces
- Specimen notes and trial strikes
- Also under 9705.39
- US Silver Eagles
- Royal Mint commemorative coins
- Euro collector coins
- Olympic Games medals
- modern Chinese Panda coins
- Canadian Maple Leaf coins
Codes often confused with 9705.39
Common mistake. Numismatic items are frequently confused with 7118.90, which covers legal tender coins. If a coin is being imported for its face value or as current currency, it belongs in 7118. However, if it is a collector's item with a market value exceeding its face value, 9705 applies. It is also confused with 9706.00, which is for antiques exceeding 100 years of age. Numismatic items older than 100 years are often classified under 9705.31 in newer versions of the HS nomenclature or 9706.00 in older versions.
Top exporters and importers of HS 970539 (the code used for numismatic items), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 970539 (the code used for numismatic items) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Hong Kong, with 26% 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 970539, not only numismatic items.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $36M 22% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $20M 13% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $20M 12% of world exports
World total: $161M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Hong Kong $53M 26% of world imports
- 2 United States $37M 18% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $23M 11% of world imports
World total: $203M 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 numismatic items
Brazil classifies numismatic items under NCM 9705.39.00: HS 9705.39 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about numismatic items
What is the HS code for Numismatic items?
The HS code for Numismatic items is 970539 (Collections and collectors' pieces; of numismatic interest, of an age not exceeding 100 years).
How do I classify Numismatic items for customs?
Numismatic items is classified under HS code 970539 — Collections and collectors' pieces; of numismatic interest, of an age not exceeding 100 years. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for collector coins?
Collector coins less than 100 years old are classified under HS code 9705.39.
Are gold coins always classified as numismatic items?
No, gold coins are only classified under 9705.39 if they are genuine collectors' pieces. If they are traded primarily for their gold content (bullion) or as legal tender, they fall under heading 7118.
Which countries are the top exporters of numismatic items (HS 970539)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 970539 (the code used for numismatic items) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($36M, 22% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($20M) and Hong Kong ($20M). World exports came to about $161M, 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 numismatic items (HS 970539)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 970539 (the code used for numismatic items) in UN Comtrade data were Hong Kong ($53M, 26% of world imports), the United States ($37M) and the United Kingdom ($23M). World imports came to about $203M, 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 Numismatic items the same in all countries?
The base HS code 970539 for Numismatic items 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 numismatic items in Brazil?
In Brazil, numismatic items (HS 970539) is classified under NCM 9705.39.00.