Original sculptures and statuary — HTS 9703
Original sculptures and statuary, in any material
Chapter 97 › Heading 9703
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 9703 is a broad four-digit category for original sculptures and statuary, regardless of the material used. It generally covers three-dimensional artistic works made as original creations, rather than ordinary decorative objects, manufactured ornaments, or reproductions that belong in other tariff provisions.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, start with the heading and then read the subheadings and statistical provisions beneath it. The narrower code may distinguish the work by material, artistic type, or another stated characteristic. Classification depends on the item’s actual construction and use, and specialized or historical works may require a customs broker or other qualified classification review.
What to check
- Confirm that the item is an original sculpture or statue, not a reproduction, mass-produced ornament, functional object, or decorative article.
- Identify and document the primary material and construction, such as stone, metal, wood, ceramic, or mixed media, then compare it with the wording of the available subheadings.
- Read every level of the HTSUS hierarchy from heading to subheading to the full eight-digit statistical number; do not stop at 9703.
- Keep invoices, artist or edition information, photographs, dimensions, and production records that support the item’s artistic status and material.
- Check the current official HTSUS provisions and seek customs-broker advice when the work is mixed-media, functional, restored, assembled from parts, or difficult to distinguish from a reproduction.
HTS heading 9703 summary
Original sculptures and statuary is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9703.10.00.00 👉 | Of an age exceeding 100 years | Free | — | Free |
| 9703.90.00.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 9703?
Original sculptures and statuary, in any material. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.