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U.S. imports of antique paintings, drawings & pastels (over 100 years old) (HS 970121) totaled $526.9M in April 2026, traded with 68 countries.
Importers of Antique Paintings, Drawings & Pastels (Over 100 Years Old) paid $157K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $1.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Antique Paintings, Drawings & Pastels (Over 100 Years Old) imports of $526.9M in April 2026 ran 121% above the year-to-date monthly average of $238.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAge exceeding 100 years is the defining classification criterion that places paintings, drawings, and pastels under 9701210000 rather than the contemporary-art subheading. France, Italy, and the United Kingdom are the leading sources of these works entering the US market, consistent with their deep holdings of Old Master and 19th-century material. Importers and dealers should be aware that US Customs requires credible provenance documentation to substantiate the claimed age, and that certain cultural property laws — including the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act — may restrict or require permits for works originating from countries with bilateral agreements with the United States.
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CBP expects credible evidence of age, which may include auction records, exhibition histories, scholarly attributions, certificates from recognized appraisers, or export documentation from the country of origin. The burden of proof rests with the importer; insufficient documentation can result in reclassification to the under-100-years subheading or detention pending further review.
Yes. Duty treatment and admissibility are separate issues. Works covered by a bilateral cultural property agreement between the US and the source country may require an export certificate from that country's cultural authority. Works subject to CITES (if they incorporate protected materials such as ivory) face additional permit requirements regardless of age or duty status.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCE | $385.9M | $9.0M | -$376.9M |
| HONG KONG | -- | $97.4M | +$97.4M |
| SPAIN | $47.2M | $1.9M | -$45.2M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $10.2M | $32.3M | +$22.1M |
| ITALY | $31.4M | $5.2M | -$26.3M |
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9701210000 | PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND PASTELS, OVER 100 YEARS | $526.9M | 10.03% | $157K |
PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND PASTELS, OVER 100 YEARS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9701210000 | PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND PASTELS, OVER 100 YEARS | $191.9M |
PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND PASTELS, OVER 100 YEARS
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PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND PASTELS NOT OVER 100 YEARS
HS 970191
ORIG SCULPT, STATUARY NOT OV 100 YRS ANY MATERIAL
HS 970390
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
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $316.2M | $163.9M | -$152.3M |
| Texas | $104.1M | $811K | -$103.3M |
| California | $90.8M | $8.5M | -$82.3M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $310.6M | $161.3M | -$149.3M |
| HOUSTON INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT, TX | $96.7M | $150K | -$96.6M |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $46.1M | $6.6M | -$39.4M |