United Kingdom HS Code

HS Code 490520: Maps and hydrographic or similar charts; printed in book form, including atlases, topographical plans and similar in United Kingdom

Q: Is HS code 490520 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 490520 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. United Kingdom extends it under UKGT.

Q: What system does United Kingdom use to classify HS code 490520?

United Kingdom classifies products under the UK Integrated Online Tariff (UKGT; locally UK Integrated Tariff), which extends HS codes to 10 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 490520 in United Kingdom?

The official source is https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 490520 in United Kingdom

Under United Kingdom's UK Integrated Online Tariff (UK Integrated Tariff), HS Code 490520 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Maps and hydrographic or similar charts; printed in book form, including atlases, topographical plans and similar. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; United Kingdom extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 490520 belongs to Section X: Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard; paper and paperboard and articles thereof, Chapter 49: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans, Heading 4905: Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed.

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Classification Path of HS Code 490520 in United Kingdom

Section X

Chapters (47-49) Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard; paper and paperboard and articles thereof

Chapter 49

Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans

HS Code 4905

Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed

HS Code 490520

Maps and hydrographic or similar charts; printed in book form, including atlases, topographical plans and similar

United Kingdom Tariff Classification: UK Integrated Online Tariff (UKGT)

In United Kingdom, HS 490520 is classified under the UK Integrated Online Tariff (UK Integrated Tariff) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule UK Integrated Online Tariff (UKGT)

Local name UK Integrated Tariff

Digits 10

Official source https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 4905

Top United Kingdom import Product Under HS Code 4905

1 490590: Maps and hydrographic or similar charts; (printed other than in book form), including wall maps, topographical plans and similar $4.8M 2 490520: Maps and hydrographic or similar charts; printed in book form, including atlases, topographical plans and similar $1.7M

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Top United Kingdom export Product Under HS Code 4905

1 490590: Maps and hydrographic or similar charts; (printed other than in book form), including wall maps, topographical plans and similar $10.1M 2 490520: Maps and hydrographic or similar charts; printed in book form, including atlases, topographical plans and similar $6.4M

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Related HS Code to United Kingdom Atlases and Bound Maps (490520)

HS Code 490590

Maps and hydrographic or similar charts; (printed other than in book form), including wall maps, topographical plans and similar

HS Code 490110

Printed matter; in single sheets, whether or not folded

HS Code 490191

Printed matter; dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereof

HS Code 490199

Printed matter; books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91

HS Code 490210

Newspapers, journals and periodicals; whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, appearing at least four times a week

HS Code 490290

Newspapers, journals and periodicals; whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, appearing less frequently than four times a week

HS Code 490300

Printed matter; children's picture, drawing or colouring books

HS Code 490400

Music; printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated

HS Code 490600

Plans and drawings; for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar, being originals drawn by hand; hand-written texts; photo- graphic reproductions; their carbon copies

HS Code 490700

Unused 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 490520 in United Kingdom?

HS code 490520 covers Maps and hydrographic or similar charts; printed in book form, including atlases, topographical plans and similar in United Kingdom. It sits in Chapter 49 (Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans), Heading 4905 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under UKGT.

Is HS code 490520 the same across all countries?

What system does United Kingdom use to classify HS code 490520?

Where can I officially look up HS code 490520 in United Kingdom?