Customs tariff code 9701: Gemälde (z. B. Ölgemälde, Aquarelle, Pastelle) und Zeichnungen, vollständig mit der…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 9701 covers Gemälde (z. B. Ölgemälde, Aquarelle, Pastelle) und Zeichnungen, vollständig mit der Hand geschaffen, ausgenommen Zeichnungen der Position 4906 und handbemalte oder handverzierte gewerbliche Erzeugnisse; Collagen und ähnliche dekorative Bildwerke. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
9701 is heading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 97. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 9701
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 97WORKS OF ART, COLLECTORS' PIECES AND ANTIQUES
- 9701Gemälde (z. B. Ölgemälde, Aquarelle, Pastelle) und Zeichnungen, vollständig mit der Hand geschaffen, ausgenommen Zeichnungen der Position 4906 und handbemalte oder handverzierte gewerbliche Erzeugnisse; Collagen und ähnliche dekorative Bildwerke
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 0 % | MFN |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United States | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Compliance regimes on this code
Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.
Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Position 9701 gehören keine Mosaike, die den Charakter einer Handelsware haben (Serienerzeugnisse, Abgüsse und handwerkliche Erzeugnisse), selbst wenn diese Waren von Künstlern entworfen oder gestaltet wurden (RV E9702000). 3. Originalstiche, -schnitte und -steindrucke im Sinne der Position 9702 sind Drucke, die von einer oder mehreren vom Künstler vollständig handgearbeiteten Platte(n) in beliebigem, jedoch keinem mechanischen oder fotomechanischen Verfahren unmittelbar auf einen beliebigen Stoff schwarzweiß oder farbig abgezogen sind (RV E9703000). 4.
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 9701 cover?
Code 9701 covers Gemälde (z. B. Ölgemälde, Aquarelle, Pastelle) und Zeichnungen, vollständig mit der Hand geschaffen, ausgenommen Zeichnungen der Position 4906 und handbemalte oder handverzierte gewerbliche Erzeugnisse; Collagen und ähnliche dekorative Bildwerke. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 9701?
The third-country duty rate for 9701 is 0 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 9701?
The first six digits form the HS code: 9701. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 9701 have?
9701 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 9701 sit in the tariff?
9701 sits in this hierarchy: 97 WORKS OF ART, COLLECTORS' PIECES AND ANTIQUES. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 9701?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 9701. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 9701 change?
9701 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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