Sculptures and statuary; original, in any material
HS heading 97.03 covers Sculptures and statuary; original, in any material. Within Chapter 97 it splits into 2 six-digit subheadings, each carrying its own customs duty line.
- India exports 2024
- $19.9M
- Share of Chapter 97
- 6.2%
- Rank in its chapter
- #2 of 6
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 97.03 covers Sculptures and statuary; original, in any material. At the six-digit line it breaks down further — starting with sculptures and statuary — into 2 duty lines shown below. India exports contemporary art, original paintings and sculpture, with cultural-property controls on genuine antiques. India exported $19.9M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 6.2% of all Chapter 97 exports, ranking #2 of 6 lines in its chapter (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
97.03 is the four-digit HS heading for sculptures and statuary. 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.
Subheadings under HS 97.03
The Harmonised System breaks Sculptures and statuary; original, in any material into these 2 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
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.
More codes in Works of art; collectors' pieces and antiques
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