Globes
Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed: > Other: > Globes
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 4905.90.20.00
Political World Globe
A 12-inch diameter desktop globe featuring colorful political maps showing country borders, capitals, and major cities on a printed paper surface mounted on a plastic base. Classified under HTS 4905.90.2000 as a printed globe depicting geographical divisions. It falls in Chapter 49 for printed maps and globes, distinct from relief globes in heading 9023.
Physical Earth Globe
A 16-inch illuminated physical globe displaying terrain, oceans, mountains, and elevation shading via printed cartography on a rotating plastic meridian stand. HTS 4905.90.2000 applies to printed globes showing topographical features. Excluded from toys due to educational map content.
Classroom Desktop Globe
A 12-inch raised-relief political globe designed for schools, with printed maps highlighting continents, oceans, and international date line on a sturdy wooden base. Fits HTS 4905.90.2000 for printed educational globes. Chapter notes confirm printed flat reproductions on spheres.
Continental Drift Globe
Educational 10-inch globe illustrating tectonic plates and historical continental positions through layered printed maps on a tilting acrylic stand. Classified in 4905.90.2000 as a printed globe for geographical study. Distinct from scientific models by printed reproduction method.
Historical World Globe Replica
Reproduction of a 16th-century printed globe showing antique cartography, oceans, and mythical lands on polished hardwood mounting. HTS 4905.90.2000 for printed historical globes. Not antiques over 100 years per Chapter 97 exclusion.
Ocean Floor Topographic Globe
14-inch globe with printed bathymetric maps showing underwater trenches, ridges, and continental shelves on illuminated base. Under 4905.90.2000 as printed hydrographic globe. Chapter 49 covers such specialized printed representations.
Kids' Solar System Globe
10-inch printed globe depicting planets, orbits, and sun with simple educational labels on colorful plastic stand. HTS 4905.90.2000 despite juvenile theme, as printed celestial map globe. Not a toy per educational printed content.
Floor Standing World Globe
32-inch large political globe on wooden pedestal with printed surface showing current geopolitical boundaries. Classified 4905.90.2000 for oversized printed globes. Integral stand supports educational use.
Raised Relief World Globe
12-inch globe combining printed political maps with subtle raised continents for tactile learning on metal base. HTS 4905.90.2000 if printing is essential feature per notes. Minimal relief doesn't trigger 9023 exclusion.
Constellation Star Globe
Celestial globe printed with constellations, stars, and astronomical coordinates for night sky study on rotating stand. Fits 4905.90.2000 as printed star map globe. Chapter 49 includes such specialized cartography.
Blue Marble Earth Globe
NASA-inspired 12-inch globe replicating true color satellite photography printed on sphere showing clouds, landmasses. HTS 4905.90.2000 for photographic printed globes per Chapter note 2. Authentic map reproduction qualifies.
Inflatable World Globe
36-inch beach ball style globe printed with world map for outdoor educational use, deflatable for storage. 4905.90.2000 as printed globe despite inflatable form. Function as map globe determines classification.
Magnetic World Globe
12-inch globe with printed base map and magnetic overlay flags/pins for student interaction. HTS 4905.90.2000; accessories don't change globe classification. Printed map remains principal article.
Executive Brass Globe
14-inch nautical style globe with printed ocean charts and brass-plated meridian, decorative office piece. 4905.90.2000 for printed decorative globes. Metal doesn't override printed map principal use.
Moon Globe
8-inch printed globe showing lunar maria, craters, and topography from NASA maps on desk stand. HTS 4905.90.2000 as printed celestial body representation. Extends 'globe' definition to planetary maps.