Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed
In plain English
This category includes printed maps, hydrographic charts, atlases, wall maps, topographical plans, and globes. One group covers these items when they are printed in book form, such as atlases and topographical plans. The other group covers these same items when they are printed in any other format, including wall maps and topographical plans.
6-digit subheadings (2)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Chapter 49 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Postcards / greeting cards (4909) vs. printed pictures (4911); academic journals (4902) vs. textbooks (4901).
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 49
- 4901 — Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether…
- 4902 — Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or co…
- 4903 — Children's picture, drawing or colouring books
- 4904 — Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated
- 4906 — Plans and drawings; for architectural, engineering, industrial, commer…
- 4907 — Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in t…
- 4908 — Transfers (decalcomanias)
- 4909 — Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greet…
- 4910 — Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks
- 4911 — Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs