Antiques; of an age exceeding one hundred years

hs code 970600 covers antiques that are over 100 years old. This industry is an important part of the broader art and collectibles market, catering to the demand for rare and historically significant items. Antiques provide a unique window into the past, offering collectors and enthusiasts the opportunity to own a piece of history. The trade in antiques is a global industry, with collectors and dealers sourcing items from around the world to meet the needs of a discerning clientele.

The production of antiques does not involve any active manufacturing processes. Rather, antiques are sourced through a variety of channels, including estate sales, auctions, private collections, and specialized antique dealers. Careful preservation and restoration techniques are often employed to maintain the integrity and value of these historical artifacts.

The key inputs for the antiques industry are the antique items themselves, which can range from furniture and artwork to jewelry and decorative objects. Antique dealers and collectors rely on a network of sources to acquire these rare and valuable items, often traveling to estate sales, auctions, and private collections to find unique and desirable pieces. Additionally, the industry requires expertise in the areas of appraisal, restoration, and preservation to ensure the long-term viability of the antiques.

The primary output of the antiques industry is the sale and distribution of these historical artifacts to collectors, museums, and private buyers. Antiques may be traded through a variety of channels, including 950300 Antique furniture, antique furniture parts and antique furniture accessories, 970200 Paintings, drawings and pastels, executed entirely by hand, other than handicrafts classified in heading 9701, and 970400 (Postage or revenue stamps, stamp-postmarks, first-day covers, postal stationery (stamped paper), and the like, used or unused, other than those of heading 4907). The antiques industry plays a crucial role in preserving and sharing the cultural heritage of societies around the world.