HS Code 970521
6-digit classification for Human Specimens and Parts Thereof, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment
Also searched as: human specimens, anatomical specimens, human remains, medical teaching specimens, biological samples
Classification
How 970521 breaks down
Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques
Human specimens and parts thereof
Human specimens and parts thereof
Short answer
What HS code 970521 means before paying a 1688 supplier
HS code 970521 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for human specimens and parts thereof; often searched as human specimens, anatomical specimens, human remains. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.
Use
Start with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.
Verify
Check the destination market's official HTS, TARIC, commodity-code, duty, VAT, or GST source.
Decide
If classification, documents, or restricted-product risk is unclear, submit the product for a written check.
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 970521?
Buyers sourcing human specimens and parts thereof from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 970521 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 970521
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 970521 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 9705
Other HS codes under 9705
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Human specimens and parts thereof". If 970521 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 970521: common questions
What is HS code 970521?
HS code 970521 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Human specimens and parts thereof". The first two digits (97) are the chapter — Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques — and digits 3-4 (9705) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 970521?
Common products classified under 970521 include human specimens, anatomical specimens, human remains, medical teaching specimens, biological samples and similar items matching human specimens and parts thereof. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 970521?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 970521 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (970521) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
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