9705.22.00.00 - Extinct or endangered species and parts thereof

This HTS classification, 9705.22.00.00, pertains to collections and collectors' pieces of zoological interest, specifically those that are extinct or endangered species, along with their parts. This category is designed to capture items such as preserved specimens, fossils, or other biological remains that represent species no longer extant or those facing a high risk of extinction. The focus is on the scientific, historical, or rarity value of these zoological items.

Crucially, this category is distinct from its sibling, 9705.21.00.00, which exclusively covers human specimens and parts. While both fall under zoological interest, the distinction between human and non-human origins is paramount for accurate classification. Furthermore, 9705.29.00.00 encompasses "other" zoological collections and collectors' pieces that do not fit into the specific subcategories of extinct/endangered species or human specimens, serving as a residual category for less precisely defined items.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS database, there are no further subcategories for 9705.22.00.00. Therefore, classification within this code relies on the definitive presence of items representing extinct or endangered species of zoological interest, and their demonstrable value as a collection or collector's piece. The intent is to apply a specific tariff treatment to these scientifically and environmentally significant biological artifacts.