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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of printed maps, hydrographic & similar charts (not in book form) (SITC 89214) totaled $3.4M in April 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Importers of Printed Maps, Hydrographic & Similar Charts (Not in Book Form) paid $27K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 6.9% on $392K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Printed Maps, Hydrographic & Similar Charts (Not in Book Form) imports of $3.4M in April 2026 ran 164% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataNautical charts, topographical plans, wall maps, and globes printed in non-book format serve critical operational roles in maritime navigation, land surveying, and defense logistics — sectors where accuracy standards and update cycles drive procurement decisions. Hydrographic charts in particular may be subject to NOAA or equivalent foreign hydrographic office certification requirements before use in commercial vessel navigation. Classification here turns on the non-book format; the same cartographic content bound as a volume would shift to a different heading.
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Charts used for official navigation on US-flagged vessels must meet NOAA or equivalent recognized hydrographic office standards. Importers supplying charts for commercial maritime use should verify that the producing authority is recognized under applicable USCG or IMO guidelines, independent of customs classification.
Printed globes are explicitly included in this heading alongside wall maps and topographical plans, provided they are not bound in book form. The printed-matter nature of the cartographic content, rather than the three-dimensional substrate, governs classification here.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM | $1.3M | $11K | -$1.3M |
| NETHERLANDS | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | -- | $375K | +$375K |
| INDIA | $249K | -- | -$249K |
| CANADA | $16K | $114K | +$98K |
Monthly import values over time