Heading · Chapter 49
4905: Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed
Heading 4905 is divided into 2 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 49, printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Canada Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico 5% – 35% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 17% 
Brazil Free – 3.6% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 1.8% 
Argentina Free – 3.6% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 1.8% 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
GCC Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines Subheadings 2
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$11kUS$11k+US$234k+US$2m+> US$7m
Exports: 159
- China: US$17m
- Italy: US$15m
- Germany: US$10m
- India: US$8m
- France: US$7m
- United Kingdom: US$6m
- Taiwan: US$5m
- United States: US$5m
- Indonesia: US$5m
- Austria: US$4m
- Netherlands: US$3m
- Canada: US$3m
- Belgium: US$2m
- Latvia: US$2m
- Czechia: US$2m
- Poland: US$1m
- Spain: US$1m
- Sweden: US$932k
- Greece: US$854k
- Ireland: US$793k
- Switzerland: US$731k
- Japan: US$620k
- South Korea: US$619k
- Malaysia: US$569k
- Guatemala: US$539k
- Türkiye: US$519k
- Portugal: US$413k
- Slovenia: US$402k
- Thailand: US$333k
- Bulgaria: US$329k
- Egypt: US$318k
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$304k
- Hungary: US$285k
- Singapore: US$278k
- Vietnam: US$263k
- Lithuania: US$240k
- South Africa: US$234k
- Slovakia: US$223k
- Denmark: US$218k
- El Salvador: US$214k
- Australia: US$209k
- Russia: US$177k
- Ukraine: US$157k
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$152k
- Israel: US$105k
- United Arab Emirates: US$104k
- Jordan: US$102k
- Serbia: US$100k
- Saudi Arabia: US$99k
- Norway: US$97k
- Croatia: US$91k
- Peru: US$86k
- Kazakhstan: US$73k
- Philippines: US$60k
- Estonia: US$56k
- Romania: US$36k
- New Zealand: US$34k
- Mozambique: US$34k
- Costa Rica: US$33k
- Moldova: US$33k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$45kUS$45k+US$250k+US$2m+> US$4m
Imports: 202
- United States: US$13m
- Germany: US$12m
- France: US$12m
- United Kingdom: US$7m
- Netherlands: US$6m
- Guatemala: US$4m
- Belgium: US$4m
- Italy: US$3m
- Canada: US$3m
- Poland: US$3m
- Austria: US$3m
- Spain: US$2m
- Switzerland: US$2m
- Czechia: US$2m
- Australia: US$2m
- Denmark: US$2m
- Japan: US$2m
- Philippines: US$2m
- Ireland: US$2m
- Saudi Arabia: US$2m
- Lithuania: US$1m
- Romania: US$1m
- China: US$982k
- United Arab Emirates: US$972k
- Singapore: US$859k
- Oman: US$781k
- South Korea: US$692k
- Sweden: US$664k
- Slovakia: US$637k
- Brazil: US$587k
- El Salvador: US$533k
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$523k
- Norway: US$497k
- Greece: US$483k
- Mozambique: US$427k
- Serbia: US$412k
- Russia: US$405k
- Türkiye: US$389k
- Panama: US$388k
- Portugal: US$377k
- Slovenia: US$360k
- Bulgaria: US$360k
- Mexico: US$325k
- Finland: US$318k
- Israel: US$312k
- Malaysia: US$307k
- South Africa: US$292k
- Hungary: US$285k
- Aruba: US$270k
- Taiwan: US$250k
- Cambodia: US$248k
- Thailand: US$246k
- Luxembourg: US$246k
- Maldives: US$221k
- Argentina: US$211k
- Colombia: US$210k
- New Zealand: US$208k
- Curaçao: US$206k
- Croatia: US$204k
- Indonesia: US$193k
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$17m | 15.2% |
| 2 |  Italy | US$15m | 13.5% |
| 3 |  Germany | US$10m | 8.8% |
| 4 |  India | US$8m | 7.3% |
| 5 |  France | US$7m | 6.4% |
| 6 | United Kingdom | US$6m | 5.8% |
| 7 | Taiwan | US$5m | 4.6% |
| 8 | United States | US$5m | 4.6% |
| 9 |  Indonesia | US$5m | 4.5% |
| 10 |  Austria | US$4m | 4.1% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$13m | 11.6% |
| 2 | Germany | US$12m | 11.3% |
| 3 | France | US$12m | 11.1% |
| 4 | United Kingdom | US$7m | 6.4% |
| 5 |  Netherlands | US$6m | 5.2% |
| 6 |  Guatemala | US$4m | 3.8% |
| 7 |  Belgium | US$4m | 3.6% |
| 8 | Italy | US$3m | 2.8% |
| 9 | Canada | US$3m | 2.7% |
| 10 |  Poland | US$3m | 2.5% |
The UK Global Tariff divides heading 4905 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 4905 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 4905 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 4905 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Canada divides heading 4905 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Mexican Tariff (TIGIE), heading 4905 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is between 5% and 35%.
The Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC) divides heading 4905 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 3.6% (average 1.8%). 1 of them is duty-free.
In the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM), heading 4905 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 3.6%. 1 of them is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Peru divides heading 4905 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 6%.
In the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, heading 4905 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan divides heading 4905 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan, heading 4905 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The GCC Common Customs Tariff divides heading 4905 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares), heading 4905 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Norway divides heading 4905 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of North Macedonia, heading 4905 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria) divides heading 4905 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In 2024, countries exported heading 4905 goods worth US$109m (−6.5% year on year).
The largest exporter was China (US$17m), followed by Italy.
The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$13m.
The United Kingdom ranked 6th among 159 exporters with US$6m.
The United Kingdom imported US$7m.
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Questions and answers
What is the HS code for maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed?
Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed fall under HS heading 4905, part of chapter 49, in section X of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 4905 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 4905 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all…?
China, with US$17m in 2024 (15.2% of world exports).