Thick Lithographed Map Reproduction on Paperboard

A modern lithographic reproduction of a historical map on paperboard thicker than 0.51 mm, for educational or decorative use. HTS 4911.91.30.00 applies as a printed picture lithograph on paperboard, excluded from relief globes in 9023 but not original engravings. Pictures without principal text keep it out of book headings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9023.00.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If in relief like globes or raised maps

Relief maps or globes are explicitly excluded from Chapter 49 per note 1(b).

4911.91.40Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If over 20 years at importation

Older lithographs shift to the 'over 20 years' subheading.

4905.90Same rate: 10%

If containing substantial maps and text as a publication

Maps and charts with text as principal interest may classify under heading 4905.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide evidence of litho process and thickness test results in entry docs

Distinguish from 3D relief maps excluded to 9023 by confirming flat print nature

Check for text dominance; if subsidiary to pictures, avoid book classifications

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