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HTS Code · Chapter 97 · Updated Oct 26, 2026

9701.91.00.00Paintings, drawings, and pastels

Also written 9701910000 and 9701.91.0000

HTS Code 9701.91.00.00 covers any article best defined as Works of Art, Collectors' Pieces and AntiquesWorks of art, collectors' pieces and antiquesPainting, drawings and pastels, executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading 4906 and other than hand-painted or hand-decorated manufacture articles; collages, mosaics and similar decorative plaques:Other:Paintings, drawings, and pastels in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paintings, drawings, and pastels (HTS 9701.91.00.00) from China pay 7.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%).

From China, the total duty on 9701.91.00.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 17.5% to 7.5%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 9701.91.00.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026

China
Total duty
7.5%
$750.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
7.97%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$10,797.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Section 301 – China7.5%
  • Customs fees0.47%

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Base Duty Rates for 9701.91.00.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
Free
Special Rate of Duty
—
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
Free
Units of Quantity
No.
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China7.5%
  • Mexico0%
  • Canada50%
  • Vietnam0%
  • Germany0%

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Tariffs by country · Oct 26, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 9701.91.00.00 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paintings, drawings, and pastels (HTS 9701.91.00.00) from China pay 7.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 0%, from Mexico, Vietnam and 16 more.

Total duty from China
7.5%
Base rate plus 1 additional tariff
Lowest total duty
0%
From Mexico, Vietnam and 16 more
Countries with additional tariffs
2 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
ChinaFree7.5%
MexicoFreeNone0%
CanadaFree50%
VietnamFreeNone0%
GermanyFreeNone0%
JapanFreeNone0%
South KoreaFreeNone0%
TaiwanFreeNone0%
IndiaFreeNone0%
IrelandFreeNone0%
ItalyFreeNone0%
SwitzerlandFreeNone0%
ThailandFreeNone0%
MalaysiaFreeNone0%
United KingdomFreeNone0%
FranceFreeNone0%
IndonesiaFreeNone0%
BrazilFreeNone0%
BangladeshFreeNone0%
CambodiaFreeNone0%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paintings, drawings, and pastels (HTS 9701.91.00.00) from China pay 7.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paintings, drawings, and pastels (HTS 9701.91.00.00) from Mexico pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paintings, drawings, and pastels (HTS 9701.91.00.00) from Canada pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 338 – Canada (50%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paintings, drawings, and pastels (HTS 9701.91.00.00) from Vietnam pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paintings, drawings, and pastels (HTS 9701.91.00.00) from Germany pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paintings, drawings, and pastels (HTS 9701.91.00.00) from Japan pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paintings, drawings, and pastels (HTS 9701.91.00.00) from South Korea pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paintings, drawings, and pastels (HTS 9701.91.00.00) from Taiwan pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paintings, drawings, and pastels (HTS 9701.91.00.00) from India pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paintings, drawings, and pastels (HTS 9701.91.00.00) from Ireland pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paintings, drawings, and pastels (HTS 9701.91.00.00) from Italy pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paintings, drawings, and pastels (HTS 9701.91.00.00) from Switzerland pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paintings, drawings, and pastels (HTS 9701.91.00.00) from Thailand pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paintings, drawings, and pastels (HTS 9701.91.00.00) from Malaysia pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paintings, drawings, and pastels (HTS 9701.91.00.00) from United Kingdom pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paintings, drawings, and pastels (HTS 9701.91.00.00) from France pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paintings, drawings, and pastels (HTS 9701.91.00.00) from Indonesia pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paintings, drawings, and pastels (HTS 9701.91.00.00) from Brazil pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paintings, drawings, and pastels (HTS 9701.91.00.00) from Bangladesh pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paintings, drawings, and pastels (HTS 9701.91.00.00) from Cambodia pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.

Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 9701.91.00.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $5B of paintings, drawings, and pastels (HTS 9701.91.00.00), up 22% on 2024, mostly from France (24%), United Kingdom (19%) and Germany (12%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
France$1.2B24%31%0%
United Kingdom$954M19%10%0%
Germany$584M12%14%0%
Belgium$434M9%52%0%
Spain$338M7%79%0%
Italy$290M6%44%0%
Mexico$217M4%268%0%
Japan$134M3%21%0%
Brazil$113M2%18%0%
India$111M2%315%0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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What does HTS code 9701.91.00.00 cover?

HTS code 9701.91.00.00 covers paintings, drawings, and pastels, classified under Chapter 97 (Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is Free.

What is the duty rate for HTS 9701.91.00.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 9701.91.00.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is Free. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on paintings, drawings, and pastels (HTS 9701.91.00.00) from China?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paintings, drawings, and pastels (HTS 9701.91.00.00) from China pay 7.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%).

What is the US tariff on paintings, drawings, and pastels (HTS 9701.91.00.00) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paintings, drawings, and pastels (HTS 9701.91.00.00) from Vietnam pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.

What is the US tariff on paintings, drawings, and pastels (HTS 9701.91.00.00) from Mexico?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of paintings, drawings, and pastels (HTS 9701.91.00.00) from Mexico pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.

Where does the US import HTS 9701.91.00.00 from?

In 2025 the US imported $5B of paintings, drawings, and pastels under HTS 9701.91.00.00, mostly from France (24%), United Kingdom (19%) and Germany (12%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 9701.91.00.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 9701.91.00.00 is 0%, from Mexico, Vietnam and 16 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.

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