9705.21.00.00 - Human specimens and parts thereof

This HTS category, 9705.21.00.00, encompasses human specimens and their parts that are considered for collection, scientific, or educational purposes, falling under the broader classification of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, or paleontological interest. This includes, but is not limited to, preserved anatomical specimens, skeletal remains, or biological samples derived from humans, provided they meet the criteria of being part of a collection or collector's piece of scientific or historical significance. The key focus is on items of inherent interest due to their origin and potential for study, rather than as finished goods or commercial products.

This specific classification is distinguished from its siblings by its exclusive focus on human biological material. It differs from 9705.22.00.00, which specifically covers specimens of extinct or endangered species, regardless of whether they are human or non-human. Furthermore, 9705.29.00.00 serves as a residual category for collections and collectors' pieces of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, or paleontological interest not specifically enumerated elsewhere within the 9705.2 group. Therefore, 9705.21.00.00 provides a precise designation for human-derived specimens that are of collectible or scientific value.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories under 9705.21.00.00. Classification decisions at this level rely on the interpretation of "human specimens and parts thereof" in conjunction with the overarching requirement that these items constitute a collection or are pieces of interest within the scope of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, or paleontological collections. Considerations for classification will involve the context of importation, the purpose of the specimen, and its inherent characteristics as an item of scientific or historical value.