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U.S. exports of zoological, botanical, mineralogical & paleontological collections (other) (HS 970529) totaled $1.5M in July 2026.
Importers of Zoological, Botanical, Mineralogical & Paleontological Collections (Other) paid $3K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 0.6% on $436K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataNatural history collectors' pieces not covered by the human specimens or endangered species subheadings — including mineral specimens, insect collections, herbarium sheets, and common fossil material — are classified under tariff line 9705290000 as a residual category within the scientific collections heading. Canada and Peru are leading suppliers to the US under this heading, with Peru's prominence reflecting active trade in mineral specimens from the Andes, one of the world's premier mineralogical sources. While many items in this category enter without special permits, importers should verify that botanical material complies with USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements and that any animal-derived specimens (insect collections, shells) do not involve CITES-listed species. Mineral specimens are generally unrestricted but may be subject to export controls in the country of origin.
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134 shipments/mo
Dried, properly preserved insect specimens and herbarium sheets generally do not require APHIS import permits, but they must be free of soil, live pests, and plant material that could harbor quarantine pests. APHIS inspectors at the port of entry may examine shipments, and improperly preserved material can be refused entry or treated. Importers should ensure specimens are professionally prepared and accompanied by documentation describing the contents.
Peru's Andes region produces world-class mineral specimens — including rhodochrosite, pyrite, and vanadinite — that are widely traded among collectors and institutions. Peru has cultural patrimony laws that restrict export of certain archaeological and paleontological objects, but mineral specimens are generally exportable with proper commercial documentation. Importers should retain invoices and export records to demonstrate the specimens are mineral rather than archaeological in nature, as CBP may scrutinize shipments from Peru given the country's active cultural property agreements with the US.
Subheading 4 of 6 in heading 9705
Subheading 970529 · $876K of $25.0M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9705290000 | Collect,Zool,Botan,Mineral,Anatom Etc Interest Nes | $876K | 0.30% | 49.73% | $3K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9705290000 | Collect,Zool,Botan,Mineral,Anatom Etc Interest Nes | $1.5M |
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.
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$876KYoY · Pro
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$1.5MYoY · Pro
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YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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50.3% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.30%.