# European Union tariff line 9706 10 00 90: Other

> In the European Union tariff, line 9706 10 00 90 covers antiques of an age exceeding 100 years, of an age exceeding 250 years. The general (MFN) duty rate is 0%. It falls under HS subheading 9706.10 in heading 97.06 (chapter 97).

Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/9706100090
Last updated: 11 October 2026

[Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) / [Chapter 97](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/97) / [9706.10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/970610) / [9706 10 00 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/9706100090)

## Key facts

- Tariff line: 9706 10 00 90
- Covers: Antiques of an age exceeding 100 years, of an age exceeding 250 years
- 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](https://border.bot/countries/european-union)
- HS subheading: [9706.10](https://border.bot/hs-codes/970610)

## What this line covers

In the European Union tariff, line 9706 10 00 90 covers antiques of an age exceeding 100 years, of an age exceeding 250 years.

Its legal text is “Other”, 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 90: Other

## 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.

- 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.

## 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 States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/970610): 3 lines, used by 1 other country
- [The Harmonized System text for 9706.10](https://border.bot/hs-codes/970610)

## Other lines under 9706.10

- [9706 10 00 16](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/9706100016) Antiquities and engraved seals
- [9706 10 00 20](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/9706100020) Incunabula
- [9706 10 00 24](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/9706100024) Old books, documents and publications of special interest (historical, artistic, scientific, literary, etc.), singly or in collections
- [9706 10 00 28](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/9706100028) Articles of furniture and old musical instruments

- Previous line: [9706 10 00 28](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/9706100028) Articles of furniture and old musical instruments
- Next line: [9706 90 00 16](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/9706900016) More than 200 years old

## Frequently asked questions

### What does tariff line 9706 10 00 90 cover in the European Union tariff?

In the European Union tariff, line 9706 10 00 90 covers antiques of an age exceeding 100 years, of an age exceeding 250 years.

### What is the general (MFN) duty on 9706 10 00 90 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 90?

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.

Official source files:

- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/9706100090.json