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HS code for topographical plans
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “topographical plans” points to heading 4905: maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
In the UK Global Tariff, 4905 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides 4905 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, 4905 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
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 Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Mexico 5% – 35% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 17% 
Brazil Free – 3.6% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 1.8% 
Argentina Free – 3.6% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 1.8% 
Peru 6% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Japan Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
GCC Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for topographical plans?
Topographical plans are classified under 4905 (Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.