Works of art; collectors' pieces and antiques
HS v2017 Code: 97
About works of art; collectors' pieces and antiques
hs code 97 covers a diverse range of cultural and artistic products, including paintings, sculptures, antiques, and other collectibles. This industry plays a significant role in preserving and promoting the world's cultural heritage, while also contributing to the global economy through international trade and investment. The products within this code are highly valued for their historical, artistic, or sentimental significance, and are often sought after by collectors, museums, and art enthusiasts around the world.
Production process
The production techniques used in this industry vary greatly depending on the specific type of work of art or collectible. Many traditional art forms, such as painting and sculpture, involve skilled craftsmanship and the use of specialized tools and materials. Antique furniture and other collectibles may be restored or preserved using a range of techniques, including woodworking, upholstery, and specialized cleaning and preservation methods.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for this industry include a wide range of raw materials, such as canvas, paints, clay, marble, and wood, as well as specialized tools and equipment for creating and preserving the various types of works of art and collectibles. Additionally, the industry relies on the expertise and creativity of artists, artisans, and restoration specialists, who play a crucial role in the production and preservation of these valuable cultural assets.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of this industry are the works of art, collectors' pieces, and antiques themselves, which are then sold to a variety of consumers, including private collectors, museums, galleries, and other cultural institutions. These products may also be used as inputs for other industries, such as 95 Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof, where they may be incorporated into the design of toys, games, or other products.
Family tree for works of art; collectors' pieces and antiques
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/97'>97: Works of art; collectors' pieces and antiques</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9701'>9701: Paintings, drawings, pastels, executed entirely by hand; not drawings of heading no. 4906 and not hand-painted, hand-decorated manufactured articles; collages and similar decorative plaques</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9702'>9702: Engravings, prints and lithographs; original</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9703'>9703: Sculptures and statuary; original, in any material</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9704'>9704: Stamps, postage or revenue; stamp-postmarks, first-day covers, postal stationery (stamped paper) and like, used or unused, other than those of heading 4907</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9705'>9705: Collections and collectors' pieces; of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, historical, archaeological, palaeontological, ethnographic or numismatic interest</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9706'>9706: Antiques; of an age exceeding one hundred years</a>"]
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