HS code 4905.20: Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed, in book form
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Key facts
- HS code
- 4905.20
- Covers
- Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed, in book form
- Edition
- HS2022
- Duty in the United States
- See its 1 line
Summary
HS code 4905.20 covers maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed, in book form. It sits in heading 49.05 (maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed) in chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). Other goods of heading 49.05 are classified under 4905.90 (other). National tariff lines under 4905.20 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, also used by 1 other country).
What this code covers
HS code 4905.20 covers maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed, in book form.
The legal text of the subheading is “In book form”, in HS2022.
How it is structured
4905.20 is a six-digit subheading. Its first two digits, 49, are the chapter; the first four, 4905, are heading 49.05; the last two, 20, identify the subheading within the heading.
Countries add their own digits after these six for their national tariff lines.
In other countries
National tariff lines under 4905.20 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, also used by 1 other country).
- United States1 line, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does HS code 4905.20 cover?
HS code 4905.20 covers maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed, in book form.
Which heading and chapter is HS code 4905.20 in?
HS code 4905.20 is in heading 49.05 (maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed) in chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans).
Where are goods of heading 49.05 classified when 4905.20 doesn’t fit?
Other goods of heading 49.05 are classified under 4905.90 (other).
Which countries’ tariffs list national lines under HS code 4905.20?
National tariff lines under 4905.20 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, 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.