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U.S. imports of original sculpture & statuary (under 100 years old) (HS 970390) totaled $279.1M in April 2026, traded with 95 countries.
Importers of Original Sculpture & Statuary (Under 100 Years Old) paid $690K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.7% on $7.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Original Sculpture & Statuary (Under 100 Years Old) imports of $279.1M in April 2026 ran 109% above the year-to-date monthly average of $133.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataContemporary and modern original sculpture and statuary in any medium — from cast bronze to carved stone to welded steel — is classified under tariff line 9703900000 and generally enters duty-free as a work of art when it meets the 'original' standard. France and the United Kingdom dominate US import flows under this heading, consistent with their positions as leading markets for modern and contemporary sculpture. The material-agnostic scope of this heading means that works in unconventional media (resin, mixed industrial materials, neon) can qualify, provided they are one-of-a-kind or part of a limited artist-authorized edition. Importers should ensure invoices and supporting documents clearly identify the artist, medium, and edition status to facilitate smooth CBP review.
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Yes, provided the edition is artist-authorized and limited. CBP generally accepts that sculpture cast in small, numbered, artist-controlled editions qualifies as original statuary. Documentation should include the artist's certificate, foundry records, and edition numbering to support the classification.
CBP applies the 'essential character' test and may reclassify works with significant functional components (e.g., operating fountains, furniture) under a functional goods heading rather than 9703900000. To protect the art classification, importers should document the work's primary artistic intent, exhibition history, and the artist's statement, and consider seeking a binding ruling from CBP before importation.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCE | $164.1M | $9.3M | -$154.8M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $18.0M | $28.7M | +$10.7M |
| SWITZERLAND | $33.5M | $2.9M | -$30.6M |
| ITALY | $17.8M | $9.7M | -$8.1M |
| GERMANY | $12.0M | $6.2M | -$5.8M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9703900000 | ORIG SCULPT, STATUARY NOT OV 100 YRS ANY MATERIAL | $279.1M | 9.74% | $690K |
ORIG SCULPT, STATUARY NOT OV 100 YRS ANY MATERIAL
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9703900000 | ORIG SCULPT, STATUARY NOT OV 100 YRS ANY MATERIAL | $84.5M |
ORIG SCULPT, STATUARY NOT OV 100 YRS ANY MATERIAL
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PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND PASTELS NOT OVER 100 YEARS
HS 970191
PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND PASTELS, OVER 100 YEARS
HS 970121
COLLAGES AND SIM DECORATIVE PLAQUES NOT OV 100 YRS
HS 970199
ORIG SCULPTURE, STATUARY OVER 100 YRS ANY MATERIAL
HS 970310
ANTIQUES OF AN AGE 100 YEARS TO 250 YEARS
HS 970690
ORIG ENGRAV, PRINTS AND LITHOGRAPHS NOT OV 100 YRS
HS 970290
Monthly import values over time
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $162.6M | $60.4M | -$102.2M |
| Texas | $74.2M | $107K | -$74.0M |
| California | $13.3M | $7.9M | -$5.5M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $142.8M | $57.1M | -$85.7M |
| HOUSTON INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT, TX | $72.6M | -- | -$72.6M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $21.7M | $5.5M | -$16.2M |