HS heading 49.05: Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed
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Key facts
- Heading
- 49.05
- Description
- Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed
- Chapter
- 49: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans
- Subheadings
- 2
- Edition
- HS2022
Summary
HS heading 49.05 covers maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed. It is in chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). It is split into 2 subheadings: 4905.20 (in book form) and 4905.90 (other). National tariff lines under heading 49.05 are live on border.bot for the United States (3 lines, also used by 1 other country).
What it doesn’t cover
Other goods of chapter 49 are classified in its other 10 headings, listed below.
- 49.01Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets
- 49.02Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material
- 49.03Children's picture, drawing or colouring books
- 49.04Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated
- 49.06Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; hand-written texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the foregoing
- 49.07Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value; stamp-impressed paper; banknotes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title
- 49.08Transfers (decalcomanias)
- 49.09Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings
- 49.10Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks
- 49.11Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs
How it is structured
Heading 49.05 is one of 11 headings in chapter 49. Its first two digits, 49, are the chapter; the next two, 05, number the heading within it. Its subheadings add two more digits (4905.20, 4905.90).
In other countries
National tariff lines under heading 49.05 are live on border.bot for the United States (3 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States3 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does HS heading 49.05 cover?
HS heading 49.05 covers maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed.
Which chapter is HS heading 49.05 in?
HS heading 49.05 is in chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans).
How many subheadings does HS heading 49.05 have?
HS heading 49.05 has 2 subheadings: 4905.20 (in book form) and 4905.90 (other).
Which countries’ tariffs list national lines under HS heading 49.05?
National tariff lines under heading 49.05 are live on border.bot for the United States (3 lines, also used by 1 other country).
Sources and updates
The Harmonized System legal text comes from border.bot release 2 (edition HS 2022), imported from a file, and has been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.