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HS Code 9705.22.00.12: Collections and collectors’ items of animal origin

UK import duty, VAT, preferential (FTA) rates and how to classify and declare this commodity.
Commodity code
9705.22.00.12
UK MFN duty rate
0.00 %
Preferential (FTA) rate
0% from Chile, Dominican Republic, European Union
Import VAT
20%
Chapter
97 — Works of art and antiques
Tariff
UK Global Tariff (CDS)

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Declaring this commodity to UK customs

Goods under 9705.22.00.12 (Collections and collectors’ items of animal origin) are declared to HMRC via the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). With tradePhlo you upload your commercial invoice, the AI extracts and pre-fills the declaration, checks the duty (0.00 %) and import VAT (20%), and you submit to CDS in minutes — for imports, exports and NCTS6 transit. Landed cost (duty + VAT + freight and port handling) is shown up front, so you know the true cost before committing to the trade. Where a UK free-trade agreement applies, the preferential rate (0% from chile, dominican republic, european union) can cut the duty to zero if the rules of origin are met.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the UK import duty on collections and collectors’ items of animal origin (HS 9705.22.00.12)?

Under commodity code 9705.22.00.12, the UK MFN import duty is 0.00 %. A preferential (FTA) rate may apply depending on the country of origin and rules of origin (0% from chile, dominican republic, european union). Import VAT of 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty.

How do I find the commodity code for collections and collectors’ items of animal origin?

This product is classified under 9705.22.00.12 (Chapter 97 — Works of art and antiques). tradePhlo's AI HS classifier suggests the right code from a plain-language description, with a confidence score — free to try.

How do I declare HS 9705.22.00.12 to UK customs?

File an import or export declaration on the UK Customs Declaration Service (CDS). With tradePhlo you upload your commercial invoice, the AI extracts the data, the duty (0.00 %) and VAT (20%) are calculated, and you submit to CDS in minutes — no agent required.

Rates are indicative, sourced from tradePhlo Intelligence (UK Global Tariff). Always confirm the current rate and any conditions before declaring. Last reviewed June 2026.