Product classification
HS code for Original statues: 9703.10
Sculptures and statuary, original, in any material, of an age exceeding 100 years.
Classification of original statues under HS 9703.10
Original statues and sculptures are classified under HS code 9703.10. This heading is reserved for works of art that are the product of a sculptor's individual creation. The classification is determined by the \"original\" nature of the work, meaning it is not a mass-produced commercial item. Under the Explanatory Notes to Chapter 97, sculptures are considered original even if they are produced in a limited edition (typically up to 8 copies) under the artist's supervision. The material used—whether stone, bronze, wood, or plastic—is secondary to the artistic intent and the original execution. While the provided description mentions an age exceeding 100 years, it is important to note that 9703 covers original works regardless of age, though items over 100 years may also qualify as antiques under 9706. However, for customs purposes, the specific heading for sculptures (9703) generally takes precedence over the general heading for antiques (9706) or the heading for the constituent material (such as 6802 for worked stone).
- Covers
- Original hand-carved stone sculptures
- Original bronze statues (limited artist casts)
- Original wood carvings of an artistic nature
- Modern original sculptures in mixed media
- Original clay or ceramic statuary
- Also under 9703.10
- Ancient Greek kouros statues
- Roman imperial busts
- Rodin's 'The Thinker' (early casts over 100 years)
- Egyptian funerary statues
Codes often confused with 9703.10
Common mistake. The most common misclassification involves mass-produced decorative items, which are classified by their material (e.g., plastic statues in 3926, stone ornaments in 6802, or base metal figurines in 8306). Another common error is using heading 9706 for antiques; while an original statue may be over 100 years old, heading 9703 is more specific to the nature of the object as a work of art.
Top exporters and importers of HS 970310 (the code used for original statues), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 970310 (the code used for original statues) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 31% 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 970310, not only original statues.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $133M 31% of world exports
- 2 Austria $91M 21% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $45M 10% of world exports
World total: $435M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $173M 42% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $49M 12% of world imports
- 3 Austria $33M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $408M 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 original statues
Brazil classifies original statues under NCM 9703.10.00: HS 9703.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about original statues
What is the HS code for Original statues?
The HS code for Original statues is 970310 (Sculptures and statuary; original, in any material, of an age exceeding 100 years). The HS code for original sculptures and statuary in any material is 9703.10.
How do I classify Original statues for customs?
Original statues is classified under HS code 970310 — Sculptures and statuary; original, in any material, of an age exceeding 100 years. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are mass-produced garden statues included here?
No, mass-produced or commercial decorative items are classified according to their constituent material, such as stone (6802) or plastic (3926).
Which countries are the top exporters of original statues (HS 970310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 970310 (the code used for original statues) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($133M, 31% of world exports), Austria ($91M) and the United Kingdom ($45M). World exports came to about $435M, 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 original statues (HS 970310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 970310 (the code used for original statues) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($173M, 42% of world imports), Hong Kong ($49M) and Austria ($33M). World imports came to about $408M, 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 Original statues the same in all countries?
The base HS code 970310 for Original statues 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 original statues in Brazil?
In Brazil, original statues (HS 970310) is classified under NCM 9703.10.00.