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
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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)
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