HS Code 970531
Coins made prior to the 14th century and not…
Official description: Coins made prior to the 14th century and not known to be the direct products of excavations, finds or archaeological sites
Also searched as: ancient coins, medieval coins, pre-14th century coins, old coins, historical numismatic items
Classification
How 970531 breaks down
Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques
Coins made prior to the 14th century and not known to be the direct products of excavations, finds or archaeological sites
Coins made prior to the 14th century and not known to be the direct products of excavations, finds or archaeological sites
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 970531?
Buyers sourcing coins made prior to the 14th century and not… from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 970531 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 970531
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 970531 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 9705
Other HS codes under 9705
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Coins made prior to the 14th century and not known to be the direct products of excavations, finds or archaeological sites". If 970531 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 970531: common questions
What is HS code 970531?
HS code 970531 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Coins made prior to the 14th century and not known to be the direct products of excavations, finds or archaeological sites". The first two digits (97) are the chapter — Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques — and digits 3-4 (9705) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 970531?
Common products classified under 970531 include ancient coins, medieval coins, pre-14th century coins, old coins, historical numismatic items and similar items matching coins made prior to the 14th century and not…. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 970531?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 970531 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (970531) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
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