Extinct or endangered species and parts thereof

HTS code 9705.22.00.00 classifies imports of: Extinct or endangered species and parts thereof. This line sits within Chapter 97 (Painting, drawings and pastels, executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading 4906 and other than hand-painted or hand-decorated manufacture articles; collages, mosaics and similar decorative plaques:), Section XXI (Works of Art, Collectors' Pieces, Antiques), and is catalogued as a tariff line in the USITC 2026 Basic Edition. Duty is calculated against units of quantity: g. Getting the classification right is the single most important step in import compliance — a wrong code can mean overpayment of duty, shipment delays, or penalties at the border.

The general (MFN / Column 1 General) rate for HTS 9705.22.00.00 is Free, which applies to most trading partners of the United States. No special preferential rate is listed for this line, so FTA origin alone will not reduce the general duty. The Column 2 rate of Free applies to imports from non-MFN countries such as Cuba and North Korea — a much higher historical "full" tariff. Because the general rate is Free, most imports under this code enter the US without duty, though anti-dumping, countervailing, or Section 301 tariffs can still apply depending on country of origin.

Footnotes: [{"columns": ["other"], "value": "See 9903.90.08. ", "type": "endnote"}, {"columns": ["general"], "value": "See 9903.88.15. ", "type": "endnote"}]. Beyond the published rate, importers should check for Section 201 safeguards, Section 301 China tariffs, and any active AD/CVD orders that can materially change the real landed cost. Always verify the classification with a licensed customs broker before committing to a supply contract — this page is a research tool, not a customs ruling.