Harmonized System
U.S. imports of collages and similar decorative plaques (under 100 years old) (HS 970199) totaled $10.7M in August 2026, imported from 83 countries.
Importers of Collages and Similar Decorative Plaques (Under 100 Years Old) paid $27K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 0.25% of the $10.7M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Collages and Similar Decorative Plaques (Under 100 Years Old) imports of $10.7M in August 2026 ran 19% below the year-to-date monthly average of $13.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataContemporary collages and decorative plaques — assemblages of mixed materials mounted for display — fall under a single US tariff line (9701990000) and enter duty-free as works of art, provided they are authenticated as original works rather than reproductions. The age threshold of under 100 years distinguishes these from antique works and affects both classification and valuation for customs purposes. France and the United Kingdom are the leading sources of US imports under this heading, reflecting the concentration of contemporary and modern art markets in Western Europe. Importers should be prepared to document the work's originality and the artist's identity, as CBP may request supporting evidence to confirm classification as a work of art rather than a decorative article.
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277 shipments/mo
CBP looks at whether the piece is an original work created by hand by an artist, rather than a mass-produced decorative item. Documentation such as a certificate of authenticity, artist statement, or gallery provenance can support classification under 9701990000 rather than a decorative goods heading, which may carry a higher duty rate.
Yes. Works under 100 years old are classified here (970199), while those over 100 years would fall under antique provisions. Both categories generally enter duty-free as works of art, but the age distinction affects which tariff heading applies and may have implications for cultural property documentation requirements.
HSChapter 97
ImportsExports
Imports
$10.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$4.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $175.9M of Collages and Similar Decorative Plaques (Under 100 Years Old).
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 3 of 6 in heading 9701
Subheading 970199 · $10.7M of $491.7M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9701990000 | Collages and SIM Decorative Plaques not Ov 100 Yrs | $10.7M | 0.25% | 2.48% | $27K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9701990000 | Collages and SIM Decorative Plaques not Ov 100 Yrs | $4.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
United Kingdom and Korea, South together supply 42% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
97.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.25% of total import value.