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HTS heading 4905 · Chapter 49

HTS 4905: Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds,…

HTS heading 4905 covers maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed. It has 5 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are Free (5 lines).

Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.

Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.

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Tariff lines and duty rates

HTS codeDescriptionGeneralSpecialColumn 2Estimate
4905.20.00.00In book form[No.]FreeFreeEstimate →
4905.90Other:
4905.90.20.00Globes[kg]Free35%Estimate →
4905.90.60.00Other[kg]FreeFreeEstimate →
4906.00.00.00Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; handwritten texts; photographic reproductions on sensitized paper and carbon copies of the foregoing[kg]Free25%Estimate →
4907.00.00.00Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value; stamp-impressed paper; banknotes; check forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title[kg]Free66¢/kgEstimate →

5 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.

Example: base duty and fees on $10000

For HTS 4905.20.00.00 at the general rate of Free, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:

Base duty (Free)$0.00
Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58)$34.64
Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%)$12.50
Duty and fees$47.14

Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.

Frequently asked questions

What is the duty rate for HTS 4905?

Heading 4905 has 5 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are Free (5 lines). Products of free trade agreement partners may enter at the special rate, and Column 2 rates apply to countries without normal trade relations. Chapter 99 tariffs can be added on top: calculate the full amount.

Do Section 301, 232 or 201 tariffs apply to HTS 4905?

It depends on the 8- or 10-digit subheading, the country of origin, the entry date and, for Section 232, the metal content. These additional duties are listed in Chapter 99 of the HTS. The free duty calculator checks each program for a given code, origin and date and shows which apply and why.

What fees are added to an import under HTS 4905?

Formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 in FY2027). Ocean shipments also pay the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value. See the import duty calculator for how they combine.