Customs tariff code 9706: Antiquitäten, mehr als 100 Jahre alt
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 9706 covers Antiquitäten, mehr als 100 Jahre alt. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
9706 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
- 9706
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 97WORKS OF ART, COLLECTORS' PIECES AND ANTIQUES
- 9706Antiquitäten, mehr als 100 Jahre alt
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
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Zu dieser Position gehören alle Antiquitäten, die mehr als 100 Jahre alt sind, sofern sie nicht in den Positionen 9701 bis 9705 erfasst sind. Der Wert dieser Gegenstände beruht auf ihrem Alter und ihrer im Allgemeinen dadurch bedingten Seltenheit. Der in Betracht kommende Warenkreis ist sehr groß. Vorbehaltlich der vorstehend genannten Bedingungen gehören zu dieser Position: 1) Alte Möbel, Rahmen und Getäfel. 2) Erzeugnisse der grafischen Kunst: Inkunabeln, (Wiegendrucke), Bücher, Noten, geografische Karten, Stiche, andere als die der Pos. 9702. 3) Vasen und andere keramische Erzeugnisse. 4) Spinnstoffwaren: Teppiche, Tapisserien, Tapeten, Stickereien, Spitzen und andere Stoffe. 5) Juwelierwaren. 6) Waren der Gold- und Silberschmiedekunst (Kannen, Becher, Leuchter, Tafelgeschirr usw.). 7) Buntglasfenster. 8) Kronleuchter und Lampen. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 9706 cover?
Code 9706 covers Antiquitäten, mehr als 100 Jahre alt. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 9706?
The third-country duty rate for 9706 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 9706?
The first six digits form the HS code: 9706. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 9706 have?
9706 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 9706 sit in the tariff?
9706 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 9706?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 9706. 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 9706 change?
9706 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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