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4905

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

Subheadings 2

EU: imports by month

last 12 months€10.6m-21.9% · previous 12 months
Average import price€17.02 per kg
Jan 2024: €941kFeb 2024: €1.3mMar 2024: €1.5mApr 2024: €1.8mMay 2024: €994kJun 2024: €1.1mJul 2024: €1.3mAug 2024: €1.2mSept 2024: €1.5mOct 2024: €2.2mNov 2024: €1.1mDec 2024: €747kJan 2025: €1mFeb 2025: €790kMar 2025: €1.3mApr 2025: €822kMay 2025: €1.1mJun 2025: €750kJul 2025: €1.4mAug 2025: €784kSept 2025: €1.2mOct 2025: €1mNov 2025: €1.1mDec 2025: €700kJan 2026: €973kFeb 2026: €840kMar 2026: €894kApr 2026: €706kMay 2026: €700kJun 2026: €710kJul 2026: €734kAug 2026: €1m 202420252026
Data up to August 2026 (provisional) · Monthly data: Eurostat Comext (CC BY 4.0), HMRC (OGL v3.0)

World trade in 2024

4905 · US$108.6m

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$11.5kUS$11.5k+US$234k+US$1.7m+> US$7m

Exports: 159
  1. China: US$16.5m
  2. Italy: US$14.6m
  3. Germany: US$9.5m
  4. India: US$7.9m
  5. France: US$7m
  6. United Kingdom: US$6.3m
  7. Taiwan: US$5m
  8. United States: US$5m
  9. Indonesia: US$4.8m
  10. Austria: US$4.5m
  11. Netherlands: US$3.5m
  12. Canada: US$2.7m
  13. Belgium: US$2.2m
  14. Latvia: US$2m
  15. Czechia: US$1.7m
  16. Poland: US$1.4m
  17. Spain: US$1.4m
  18. Sweden: US$931.5k
  19. Greece: US$853.8k
  20. Ireland: US$792.9k
  21. Switzerland: US$730.6k
  22. Japan: US$619.8k
  23. South Korea: US$618.8k
  24. Malaysia: US$569.1k
  25. Guatemala: US$538.8k
  26. Türkiye: US$518.5k
  27. Portugal: US$413k
  28. Slovenia: US$401.9k
  29. Thailand: US$332.5k
  30. Bulgaria: US$329k
  31. Egypt: US$317.8k
  32. Hong Kong SAR China: US$303.5k
  33. Hungary: US$285k
  34. Singapore: US$277.5k
  35. Vietnam: US$262.6k
  36. Lithuania: US$240.2k
  37. South Africa: US$234k
  38. Slovakia: US$222.7k
  39. Denmark: US$217.6k
  40. El Salvador: US$214.3k
  41. Australia: US$209.3k
  42. Russia: US$177k
  43. Ukraine: US$157.4k
  44. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$151.9k
  45. Israel: US$105.1k
  46. United Arab Emirates: US$104.4k
  47. Jordan: US$102.4k
  48. Serbia: US$99.9k
  49. Saudi Arabia: US$99.1k
  50. Norway: US$96.9k
  51. Croatia: US$91.2k
  52. Peru: US$85.9k
  53. Kazakhstan: US$72.7k
  54. Philippines: US$60.2k
  55. Estonia: US$55.5k
  56. Romania: US$36k
  57. New Zealand: US$34.3k
  58. Mozambique: US$34k
  59. Costa Rica: US$32.8k
  60. Moldova: US$32.5k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$16.5m 15.2%
2 Italy US$14.6m 13.5%
3 Germany US$9.5m 8.8%
4 India US$7.9m 7.3%
5 France US$7m 6.4%
6 United Kingdom US$6.3m 5.8%
7 Taiwan US$5m 4.6%
8 United States US$5m 4.6%
9 Indonesia US$4.8m 4.5%
10 Austria US$4.5m 4.1%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$12.6m 11.6%
2 Germany US$12.3m 11.3%
3 France US$12.1m 11.1%
4 United Kingdom US$7m 6.4%
5 Netherlands US$5.7m 5.2%
6 Guatemala US$4.1m 3.8%
7 Belgium US$3.9m 3.6%
8 Italy US$3m 2.8%
9 Canada US$3m 2.7%
10 Poland US$2.7m 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.

In 2024, countries exported heading 4905 goods worth US$108.6m (−6.5% year on year).

The largest exporter was China (US$16.5m), followed by Italy.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$12.6m.

The United Kingdom ranked 6th among 159 exporters with US$6.3m.

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$16.5m in 2024 (15.2% of world exports).