Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed
HS heading 49.05 covers Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed. It sits within Chapter 49 and breaks down into 2 six-digit subheadings at the border.
Sourcing this category from India
Products classified under HS 49.05 can be sourced from India across a range of clusters and price points. Use this page to understand where Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed sits in the tariff schedule, then explore the Indian sectors and products that supply it.
How to read this code
49.05 is the four-digit HS heading. Your destination country extends it to 8–10 digits and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty for many goods — check our import guides for your market.
Subheadings under HS 49.05
The Harmonised System breaks Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed into these 2 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
Related codes in Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans
Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets
49.02Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material
49.03Children's picture, drawing or colouring books
49.04Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated
49.06Plans and drawings; for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar, being originals drawn by hand; hand-written texts; photo- graphic reproductions; their carbon copies
49.07Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title
49.08Transfers (decalcomanias)
49.09Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings
49.10Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks
49.11Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs
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