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U.S. exports of printed maps, atlases & topographical plans (book form) (HS 490520) totaled $397K in July 2026.
Printed Maps, Atlases & Topographical Plans (Book Form) imports of $125K in July 2026 ran 13% below the year-to-date monthly average of $143K.
Last updated: July 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.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$125KYoY · Pro
Exports
$397KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4905200000 | Maps, Charts, Atlases Etc NESOI Printed, Book Form | $125K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4905200000 | Maps, Charts, Atlases Etc NESOI Printed, Book Form | $397K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · July 2026
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China and Canada together take 99% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.00%.