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U.S. imports of human specimens and parts for scientific collections (HS 970521) totaled $566K in July 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Human Specimens and Parts for Scientific Collections imports of $566K in July 2026 ran 67% above the year-to-date monthly average of $339K.
Last updated: July 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 · $566K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9705210000 | Human Specimens and Parts Thereof | $566K | 0.00% | 1.18% |
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 | $87K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$566KYoY · Pro
Exports
$87KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Germany and Thailand together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
98.8% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.00%.