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India Customs Tariff for HS Code 970510

Collections and collectors' pieces; of archaeological, ethnographic or historical interest

WITS 2023 historical MFN average

Reported average: 10%.

Source year: 2023. Classification: HS 2022 (H6). Checked 2026-09-14.

National lines included: 1 of 1. Excluded from the average: 0.

Reported ad-valorem range: 10%โ€“10%.

Reported historical ad-valorem MFN simple average for 2023, not a national tariff schedule. No preferential rates, additional duties, VAT, excise or import permissions are determined.

Not a current 2026 national duty. The HS6 average does not determine the duty of a particular national subdivision, origin or shipment.

WITS observation for this code and year

UN Comtrade H6 descriptions (HS 2022)

WITS API definitions: reported averages and excluded national lines

Direct HS code answer for India

India HS Code 970510: 10.00% (2023 MFN average)

The source reports an indicative HS6 MFN average of 10.00% (2023 MFN average) for Collections and collectors' pieces; of archaeological, ethnographic or historical interest.Source status: not assessed. Verify the exact national tariff line, origin treatment, taxes, restrictions, and current customs guidance before using this information in a declaration.

Customs tariff summary

Country
India
HS / tariff code
970510
Description
Collections and collectors' pieces; of archaeological, ethnographic or historical interest
Chapter
97 โ€”
Heading
9705
Subheading
970510
Indicative MFN HS6 average
10.00% (2023 MFN average)
VAT / tax
Check local VAT and excise rules for the import destination.
Unit / basis
Not listed in this tariff line
Source / vintage
WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS โ€” 2023 MFN HS6 reference

Historical MFN average

10.00% (2023 MFN average)

Import permission

not assessed

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Details

HS Code
970510
Chapter
97 โ€”
Heading
9705
Subheading
970510

Compare HS code 970510 across GCC countries

Each destination shows its own source label. Oman uses its national schedule; Qatar and UAE entries may cite their separately published references and unresolved exceptions. Other entries retain the historical GCC reference. National codes, duty notes, restrictions and tax treatment can differ; verify with the destination customs authority.

Related HS Codes (Heading 9705)

HS CodeDescriptionDuty
970521Collections and collectors' pieces; of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical or palaeontological interest, human specimens and parts thereof10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average
970522Collections and collectors' pieces; of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical or palaeontological interest, extinct or endangered species and parts thereof10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average
970529Collections and collectors' pieces; of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical or palaeontological interest, other than human species, extinct or endangered species and parts thereof10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average
970531Collections and collectors' pieces; of numismatic interest, of an age exceeding 100 years10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average
970539Collections and collectors' pieces; of numismatic interest, of an age not exceeding 100 years10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average

Data source: WITS/UNCTAD TRAINS (MFN 2022). Values are indicative HS6 MFN averages, not shipment-specific applied rates. Import permission and restrictions are not assessed. Historical reference rates exclude VAT, excise and other national measures. Separate national entries preserve the columns printed by their source; these are not a complete shipment assessment. Full disclaimer.