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U.S. imports of original sculpture & statuary (under 100 years old) (HS 970390) totaled $66.5M in July 2026, traded with 105 countries.
Importers of Original Sculpture & Statuary (Under 100 Years Old) paid $503K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $5.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Original Sculpture & Statuary (Under 100 Years Old) imports of $66.5M in July 2026 ran 38% below the year-to-date monthly average of $107.3M.
Last updated: July 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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2.0K shipments/mo
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.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 9703
Subheading 970390 · $66.5M of $71.0M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9703900000 | Orig Sculpt, Statuary not Ov 100 Yrs Any Material | $66.5M | 0.76% | 7.46% | $503K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9703900000 | Orig Sculpt, Statuary not Ov 100 Yrs Any Material | $77.2M |
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
$66.5MYoY · Pro
Exports
$77.2MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Germany and Italy together supply 45% of it.
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rate provision · imports
92.5% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.76%.