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U.S. imports of printed maps, atlases & topographical plans (book form) (HS 490520) totaled $333K in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Printed Maps, Atlases & Topographical Plans (Book Form) paid $4K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 6.6% on $55K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Printed Maps, Atlases & Topographical Plans (Book Form) imports of $333K in April 2026 ran 154% above the year-to-date monthly average of $131K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAtlases, road maps, and topographical plans printed in book form — including spiral-bound and perfect-bound formats — enter under a single US tariff line (4905200000) that is duty-free. Canada and the United Kingdom are the leading suppliers, a pattern consistent with the strong English-language cartographic publishing industries in both countries. Importers should distinguish book-form maps from wall maps and globes, which classify under heading 490590; the physical format and intended display method are the operative classification criteria.
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CBP considers whether the product is bound or assembled in a manner consistent with a book — pages that can be turned, a spine, and a cover — as opposed to a single large sheet or panel designed to be mounted on a wall. A road atlas with bound pages classifies under 490520; a folded single-sheet map intended for wall display would fall under 490590. Hybrid products (e.g., a large folded map inserted into a book) may require a binding ruling.
Yes, heading 490520 explicitly covers hydrographic and similar charts printed in book form, including nautical atlases. However, official nautical charts issued by government hydrographic offices may have specific documentation requirements for use in navigation. For commercial import purposes, the classification criterion is the printed book format, regardless of whether the content is topographic, hydrographic, or thematic.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $33K | $357K | +$323K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $155K | -- | -$155K |
| CANADA | $125K | $13K | -$112K |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $29K | +$29K |
| FRANCE | $2K | $5K | +$3K |
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4905200000 | MAPS, CHARTS, ATLASES ETC NESOI PRINTED, BOOK FORM | $333K | 6.61% | $4K |
MAPS, CHARTS, ATLASES ETC NESOI PRINTED, BOOK FORM
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4905200000 | MAPS, CHARTS, ATLASES ETC NESOI PRINTED, BOOK FORM | $406K |
MAPS, CHARTS, ATLASES ETC NESOI PRINTED, BOOK FORM
65.8K no
PRINTED BOOKS, BROCHURES, ETC., NESOI
HS 490199
PRINTED MATTER, NESOI
HS 491199
PICTURES, DESIGNS AND PHOTOGRAPHS, PRINTED
HS 491191
CHILDREN'S PICTURE, DRAWING OR COLORING BOOKS
HS 490300
TRADE ADVERTISING MATERIAL, COMMERCIAL CATALOG ETC
HS 491110
PRINTED OR ILLUST POST CARDS, GREETING CARDS, ETC.
HS 490900
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $36K | $388K | +$352K |
| New York | $157K | -- | -$157K |
| Tennessee | $63K | -- | -$63K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | $3K | $302K | +$299K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $140K | -- | -$140K |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $10K | $55K | +$45K |