Antiques; of an age exceeding one hundred years

HS v2022 Code: 9706

About antiques; of an age exceeding one hundred years

HS code 9706 covers antiques that are over 100 years old. This industry is an important part of the global 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 significant economic activity, with a global market valued at billions of dollars annually.

Production process

The production of antiques does not involve any active manufacturing processes. Instead, antiques are sourced through various channels, such as estate sales, auctions, and specialized antique dealers. Antique dealers and collectors carefully inspect and authenticate the items, ensuring their age and provenance. Restoration and preservation techniques may be employed to maintain the condition and value of the antiques.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the antiques industry are the historical artifacts themselves. Antique dealers and collectors scour the market for rare and valuable items, which can include furniture, artwork, ceramics, glassware, and a wide range of other collectibles. In addition to the antiques, the industry relies on expertise in authentication, restoration, and preservation techniques to ensure the integrity and value of the items.

Production outputs

The primary output of the antiques industry is the sale and distribution of rare and historically significant items to collectors, museums, and other interested parties. Antiques may be sold through auction houses, specialized dealers, or online marketplaces. The outputs of this industry can be consumed by a variety of other codes, such as 9705 Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques, 9701 Paintings, drawings and pastels, executed entirely by hand, and 9703 Original sculptures and statuary, in any material, among others.

Family tree for antiques; of an age exceeding one hundred years

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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/v2022/9706'>9706: Antiques; of an age exceeding one hundred years</a>"]

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

    B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/970610'>970610: Antiques; of an age exceeding 250 years</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/970690'>970690: Antiques; of an age exceeding 100 years but not exceeding 250 years</a>"]


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