Physical Earth Globe from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document printing process to prove map reproduction qualifies as 'printed' per Chapter 49 note 2
• Ensure stand is integral for globe classification, not separate parts
• Watch for antidumping duties on Chinese imports