Product classification
HS code for Wall maps: 4905.90
Maps and hydrographic or similar charts, (printed other than in book form), including wall maps, topographical plans and similar.
Classification of wall maps under HS 4905.90
Wall maps are classified under HS code 4905.90. This classification is found in Chapter 49, which covers products of the printing industry. Heading 4905 is specifically for maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans, and globes, printed. The subheading 4905.90 is used for maps that are not in book form. Wall maps are typically printed on large single sheets of paper, plastic, or textile and are intended to be displayed on a flat surface. The classification is based on the printed content, which must represent a geographical area, celestial body, or hydrographic data. This includes everything from world maps and regional road maps to specialized topographical charts used for surveying. The essential character of the product is its informative, cartographic nature. Even if the map is mounted on a backing or has rollers for hanging, it remains classified under 4905.90 as long as the printed map is the primary component of the item.
- Covers
- Printed world wall maps
- Topographical wall charts
- Hydrographic charts (not in book form)
- Geological wall maps
- Astronomical wall charts
- Also under 4905.90
- National Geographic Wall Maps
- Michelin Folded Maps
- Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps
- NOAA Nautical Charts
- Streetwise Maps
Codes often confused with 4905.90
Common mistake. Wall maps are often misclassified under 4905.91, which is reserved for maps, charts, and atlases in book form. Another common error is using 4911.91, which covers printed pictures, designs, and photographs. While a map is a printed image, the specific heading for cartographic products (4905) always takes precedence over the general heading for printed matter (4911). Additionally, globes are excluded from this code and are classified under 4905.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 490590 (the code used for wall maps), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 490590 (the code used for wall maps) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 490590, not only wall maps.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $14M 18% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $10M 13% of world exports
- 3 Germany $8.2M 10% of world exports
World total: $81M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $11M 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $9.2M 11% of world imports
- 3 France $8.5M 10% of world imports
World total: $83M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for wall maps
Brazil classifies wall maps under NCM 4905.90.00: HS 4905.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Questions about wall maps
What is the HS code for Wall maps?
The HS code for Wall maps is 490590 (Maps and hydrographic or similar charts; (printed other than in book form), including wall maps, topographical plans and similar). The HS code for wall maps and other printed maps not in book form is 4905.90.
How do I classify Wall maps for customs?
Wall maps is classified under HS code 490590 — Maps and hydrographic or similar charts; (printed other than in book form), including wall maps, topographical plans and similar. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are plastic-coated wall maps classified differently?
No, as long as the essential character is a printed map, the presence of a plastic coating or lamination for durability does not change the classification from 4905.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of wall maps (HS 490590)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 490590 (the code used for wall maps) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($14M, 18% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($10M) and Germany ($8.2M). World exports came to about $81M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of wall maps (HS 490590)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 490590 (the code used for wall maps) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($11M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($9.2M) and France ($8.5M). World imports came to about $83M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Wall maps the same in all countries?
The base HS code 490590 for Wall maps is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for wall maps in Brazil?
In Brazil, wall maps (HS 490590) is classified under NCM 4905.90.00.