Figurine|HS Code

Figurine harmonized system code

Product Overview A Figurine under the HS Code 9703 refers to the meticulously designed, small-scale statues often made from materials such as porcelain, ceramic, metal, or wood, primarily crafted for ornamental purposes. The key characteristics of these figurines include high-quality craftsmanship, intricate detailing, and exquisite finishes. These products are categorized under HS Code 9703, which encompasses "Original Sculptures and Statuary, in any material". However, the subcategories under this code are based on the material used in the creation of the figurine, with different codes assigned to those made from porcelain, wood, metal, etc. Commercially, these figurines find extensive use in retail stores, home decor, event planning, and the gift industry, often marketed as collector's items, gifts, or decorative pieces. The value proposition for these figurines lies in their unique designs, high-quality materials, and the artistic value they offer, making them highly sought after in the international market. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The complete HS Code structure for Figurines is denoted by the 6-digit code, with Chapter 97 referring to "Works of Art, Collectors' Pieces, and Antiques", Heading 03 denoting "Original Sculptures and Statuary, in any material", and further subheadings distinguishing between the types of materials used. The classification rationale for figurines under this code stems from their artistic and ornamental value, aligning with the description of original sculptures and statuary. In trade considerations, these figurines are packaged with utmost care to prevent damage, often in styrofoam or bubble wrap, and stored in hard-shell boxes. Shipping requirements may include temperature-controlled environments to prevent damage from extreme temperatures. Quality standards for these figurines involve stringent checks for craftsmanship, detailing, and material quality, adhering to international trade standards. The harmonized system classification and trade descriptions are consistently maintained across all customs documentation and product specifications to ensure smooth international trade operations.

Figurine Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Unused postage or revenue stamps, postal stationery (stamped paper) or the like, of heading 49.07; (b) Theatrical scenery, studio back-cloths or the like, of painted canvas (heading 59.07) except if they may be classified in heading 97.06; or (c) Pearls, natural or cultured, or precious or semi-precious stones (headings 71.01 to 71.03). 2.- Heading 97.01 does not apply to mosaics that are mass-produced reproductions, casts or works of conventional craftsmanship of a commercial character, even if these articles are designed or created by artists. 3.- For the purposes of heading 97.02, the expression “original engravings, prints and lithographs” means impressions produced directly, in black and white or in colour, of one or of several plates wholly executed by hand by the artist, irrespective of the process or of the material employed by him, but not including any mechanical or photomechanical process. 4.- Heading 97.03 does not apply to mass-produced reproductions or works of conventional craftsmanship of a commercial character, even if these articles are designed or created by artists. 5.- (A) Subject to Notes 1 to 4 above, articles of this Chapter are to be classified in this Chapter and not in any other Chapter of the Nomenclature. (B) Heading 97.06 does not apply to articles of the preceding headings of this Chapter. 6.- Frames around paintings, drawings, pastels, collages or similar decorative plaques, engravings, prints or lithographs are to be classified with those articles, provided they are of a kind and of a value normal to those articles. Frames which are not of a kind or of a value normal to the articles referred to in this Note are to be classified separately.