European Union tariff line 9706 10 00 16: Antiquities and engraved seals
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Key facts
- Tariff line
- 9706 10 00 16
- Covers
- Antiques of an age exceeding 100 years, of an age exceeding 250 years, antiquities and engraved seals
- Supplementary unit
- Number of items (p/st), imports only
- Duty (MFN)
- 0%
- Preferential rates
- From 0% (2 programmes or origins)
- Additional duties
- None recorded
- Restrictions
- None recorded
- Import VAT/GST in the European Union
- VAT 21%
- De minimis in the European Union
- Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged
- Tariff
- European Union
- HS subheading
- 9706.10
Summary
In the European Union tariff, line 9706 10 00 16 covers antiques of an age exceeding 100 years, of an age exceeding 250 years, antiquities and engraved seals. The general (MFN) duty rate is 0%. It falls under HS subheading 9706.10 in heading 97.06 (chapter 97).
What this line covers
In the European Union tariff, line 9706 10 00 16 covers antiques of an age exceeding 100 years, of an age exceeding 250 years, antiquities and engraved seals.
Its legal text is “Antiquities and engraved seals”, read under “Of an age exceeding 250 years”.
How it is structured
It falls under HS subheading 9706.10 in heading 97.06 (chapter 97). The first six digits are the Harmonized System code; the 4 digits after them are added by the European Union tariff.
- Chapter 97
- Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques
- Heading 97.06
- Antiques of an age exceeding 100 years
- Subheading 9706.10
- Of an age exceeding 250 years
- Line 9706 10 00 16
- Antiquities and engraved seals
- Supplementary unit
- Number of items (p/st), imports only
Duty
The general (MFN) duty rate is 0%.
The rate is published on 9700 00 00 00.
Duty-free entry applies to goods from the United Kingdom and the United States.
| Preferential rate | Programme or origin |
|---|---|
| 0% | United Kingdom (GB) |
| 0% | United States (US) |
Import VAT and de minimis in the European Union
The European Union charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 21%.
From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in the European Union worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value.
Other lines under 9706.10
- 9706 10 00 20Incunabula
- 9706 10 00 24Old books, documents and publications of special interest (historical, artistic, scientific, literary, etc.), singly or in collections
- 9706 10 00 28Articles of furniture and old musical instruments
- 9706 10 00 90Other
In other countries
National tariff lines under 9706.10 are live on border.bot for the United States (3 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States3 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does tariff line 9706 10 00 16 cover in the European Union tariff?
In the European Union tariff, line 9706 10 00 16 covers antiques of an age exceeding 100 years, of an age exceeding 250 years, antiquities and engraved seals.
What is the general (MFN) duty on 9706 10 00 16 in the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty rate is 0%. The rate is published on 9700 00 00 00.
Which preferential rates apply to 9706 10 00 16?
Duty-free entry applies to goods from the United Kingdom and the United States.
Sources and updates
The tariff lines for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The duty rates for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The trade programmes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The import taxes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026.
The de minimis thresholds for the European Union come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.