Customs tariff code 4905.90: Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, andere :
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 4905.90 covers Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, andere :. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
4905.90 is HS subheading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 49. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 4905.90
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 49PRINTED BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PICTURES AND OTHER PRODUCTS OF THE PRINTING INDUSTRY; MANUSCRIPTS, TYPESCRIPTS AND PLANS
- 4905Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed
- 4905.90Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, andere :
From HS code to customs tariff code 4905.90
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 0 % | MFN |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United States | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Zu dieser Position gehören alle gedruckten kartographischen Erzeugnisse, die zu dem Zweck hergestellt sind, eine graphische Darstellung der natürlichen (Berge, Flüsse, Seen, Meere usw.) oder künstlichen Eigenheiten (Grenzen, Städte, Straßen, Eisenbahnlinien usw.) mehr oder weniger ausgedehnter Erdregionen (Topographie) oder Himmelsregionen zu geben. Kartographische Erzeugnisse, die Werbung enthalten, bleiben in dieser Position. Diese Erzeugnisse können auf Papier, Gewebe oder andere Stoffe, auch unterlegt oder verstärkt, gedruckt sein. Sie können die Form einfacher, gefalteter oder auch in Buchform gebundener Blätter, wie Atlanten, haben. Sie können auch mit Zubehör, wie Planzeigern, Gradschienen, Rollen, durchsichtigen Schutzhüllen aus Kunststoff usw. ausgestattet sein. …
1. Zu Kapitel 49 gehören nicht: a) fotografische Negative und Positive auf durchsichtigem Träger (Kapitel 37) (RV E4901A00); b) Reliefkarten, -pläne und -globen, auch bedruckt (Position 9023) (RV E4901B00); c) Spielkarten und andere Waren des Kapitels 95 (RV E4901C00); d) Originalstiche, -schnitte und -steindrucke (Position 9702), Briefmarken, Stempelmarken, Steuerzeichen, Ersttagsbriefe, Ganzsachen und dergleichen der Position 9704 sowie Antiquitäten, mehr als 100 Jahre alt, und andere Waren des Kapitels 97 (RV E4901D00). 2. Als „gedruckt" im Sinne des Kapitels 49 gelten auch Erzeugnisse, die mit einem Vervielfältigungsapparat, in einem computergesteuerten Verfahren, maschinenschriftlich oder durch Gaufrieren, Fotografieren, Fotokopieren oder Thermokopieren hergestellt worden sind (RV E4902000). 3. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 4905.90 cover?
Code 4905.90 covers Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, andere :. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 4905.90?
The third-country duty rate for 4905.90 is 0 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 4905.90?
The first six digits form the HS code: 490590. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 4905.90 have?
4905.90 has six digits and matches the globally uniform HS subheading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 4905.90 sit in the tariff?
4905.90 sits in this hierarchy: 49 PRINTED BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PICTURES AND OTHER PRODUCTS OF THE PRINTING INDUSTRY; MANUSCRIPTS, TYPESCRIPTS AND PLANS > 4905 Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 4905.90?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 4905.90. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 4905.90 change?
4905.90 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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