Paintings, drawings and pastels; executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906, of an age not exceeding 100 years
HS subheading 9701.91 identifies Paintings, drawings and pastels; executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906, of an age not exceeding 100 years — a six-digit classification under Chapter 97 used to set duty and paperwork.
- India exports 2024
- $59.3M
- Share of Chapter 97
- 18.4%
- Rank in its heading
- #2 of 6
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 9701.91 covers Paintings, drawings and pastels; executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906, of an age not exceeding 100 years. It is a leaf classification, so it sets the duty line directly for goods that fall under it. India exports contemporary art, original paintings and sculpture, with cultural-property controls on genuine antiques. India exported $59.3M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 18.4% of all Chapter 97 exports, ranking #2 of 6 lines in its heading (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
9701.91 is the six-digit HS subheading for paintings, drawings and pastels. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many works of art, collectors’ pieces & antiques lines — check our import guides for your market.
Top destinations for Chapter 97 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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