Paintings, drawings and pastels, executed entirely by hand; not drawings of heading no. 4906 and not hand-painted, hand-decorated manufactured articles; collages, mosaics and similar decorative plaques

HS v2022 Code: 9701

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
97	01	n/a

Code	9701
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	97

Ancestor Codes: Works of art; collectors' pieces and antiques

This Code: Paintings, drawings and pastels, executed entirely by hand; not drawings of heading no. 4906 and not hand-painted, hand-decorated manufactured articles; collages, mosaics and similar decorative plaques

Child Codes: Artwork; other than paintings, drawings, pastels mosaics, executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906, of an age exceeding 100 years; Mosaics; executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906, of an age exceeding 100 years; Paintings, drawings and pastels; executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906, of an age exceeding 100 years; Paintings, drawings and pastels; executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906, of an age not exceeding 100 years; Artwork; other than paintings, drawings, pastels mosaics, executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906, of an age not exceeding 100 years; Mosaics; executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906, of an age not exceeding 100 years

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Engravings, prints and lithographs; original; Sculptures and statuary; original, in any material; Stamps, postage or revenue; stamp-postmarks, first-day covers, postal stationery (stamped paper) and like, used or unused, other than those of heading 4907; Collections and collectors' pieces; of archaeological, ethnographic, historical, zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, palaeontological or numismatic interest; Antiques; of an age exceeding one hundred years

About paintings, drawings and pastels, executed entirely by hand; not drawings of heading no. 4906 and not hand-painted, hand-decorated manufactured articles; collages, mosaics and similar decorative plaques

HS code 9701 covers a diverse range of artistic works, including paintings, drawings, pastels, collages, mosaics, and other decorative plaques. This industry plays a significant role in the global art and cultural economy, providing a platform for artists to showcase their creativity and talent. The production and trade of these artistic works contribute to the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage, as well as the economic development of many countries.

Production process

The production of the items covered under HS code 9701 involves various techniques, depending on the specific type of artwork. Paintings can be created using a variety of media, such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, or gouache, applied to a canvas or other suitable surface. Drawings may be executed using pencils, charcoal, or other drawing implements on paper or other materials. Pastels are created by applying dry, pigmented sticks directly to a surface. Collages are assembled by combining various materials, such as paper, fabric, or found objects, onto a surface. Mosaics are created by arranging small pieces of colored materials, such as tiles or stones, to form a decorative pattern or image.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the items covered under HS code 9701 include art supplies, such as paints, drawing materials, canvases, paper, and other surfaces. Depending on the type of artwork, additional materials may be needed, such as adhesives for collages or tiles and stones for mosaics. Specialized tools, such as brushes, palette knives, and framing equipment, are also essential for the production process. The availability and quality of these inputs can significantly impact the final output of the artistic works.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered under HS code 9701 are the various types of artistic works, including paintings, drawings, pastels, collages, mosaics, and similar decorative plaques. These outputs may be consumed by a wide range of industries, such as 4420 Wooden articles of furniture, 9403 Other furniture and parts thereof, 9405 Lamps and lighting fittings, including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere specified or included, and 9706 Antiques of an age exceeding one hundred years, as well as by individual collectors and art enthusiasts.

Family tree for paintings, drawings and pastels, executed entirely by hand; not drawings of heading no. 4906 and not hand-painted, hand-decorated manufactured articles; collages, mosaics and similar decorative plaques

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/97'>97: Works of art; collectors' pieces and antiques</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9701'>9701: Paintings, drawings and pastels, executed entirely by hand; not drawings of heading no. 4906 and not hand-painted, hand-decorated manufactured articles; collages, mosaics and similar decorative plaques</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9702'>9702: Engravings, prints and lithographs; original</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9703'>9703: Sculptures and statuary; original, in any material</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9704'>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/v2022/9705'>9705: Collections and collectors' pieces; of archaeological, ethnographic, historical, zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, palaeontological or numismatic interest</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9706'>9706: Antiques; of an age exceeding one hundred years</a>"]

    B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/970121'>970121: Paintings, drawings and pastels; executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906, of an age exceeding 100 years</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/970122'>970122: Mosaics; executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906, of an age exceeding 100 years</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/970129'>970129: Artwork; other than paintings, drawings, pastels mosaics, executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906, of an age exceeding 100 years</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/970191'>970191: Paintings, drawings and pastels; executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906, of an age not exceeding 100 years</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/970192'>970192: Mosaics; executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906, of an age not exceeding 100 years</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/970199'>970199: Artwork; other than paintings, drawings, pastels mosaics, executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906, of an age not exceeding 100 years</a>"]


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