Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Human Specimens and Parts for Scientific Collections (HS 970521) totaled $574K in August 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Human Specimens and Parts for Scientific Collections imports of $574K in August 2026 ran 56% above the year-to-date monthly average of $368K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataHuman anatomical specimens and parts classified as collectors' pieces of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, or paleontological interest enter under tariff line 9705210000 — a narrow category covering items such as osteological specimens, anatomical preparations, and similar material held for scientific or educational purposes rather than medical use. Germany is the leading source of US imports under this heading, reflecting its established tradition of scientific instrument and specimen manufacturing and trade. Import of human remains is subject to overlapping regulatory frameworks, including potential review by the CDC for certain biological materials and compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) for indigenous human remains. Importers should confirm that specimens are accompanied by documentation establishing their scientific or educational purpose and lawful origin.
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NAGPRA primarily governs human remains held by US federal agencies and federally funded institutions, but its principles can affect import decisions when remains are identified as Native American. Importers should assess whether remains may be of indigenous origin and consult legal counsel, as CBP and other agencies may coordinate with tribal nations or the Department of the Interior in such cases.
This heading covers dry or prepared anatomical specimens intended for scientific study or display — such as skeletal preparations or preserved anatomical models — rather than fresh, frozen, or viable biological tissue. Fresh or viable human tissue for transplantation or research is regulated by FDA and CDC under separate frameworks and would not be classified here.
Subheading 5 of 6 in heading 9705
Subheading 970521 · $574K of $31.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$574KYoY · free account
Exports
$61KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $5.0M of Human Specimens and Parts for Scientific Collections and exported $625K.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9705210000 | Human Specimens and Parts Thereof | $574K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9705210000 | Human Specimens and Parts Thereof | $61K |
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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Imports · August 2026
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Germany and Netherlands together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.