4905.90 - Other:

This HTS category, 4905.90, encompasses printed maps, charts, and atlases that are not presented in book form. It includes a wide array of cartographic materials such as wall maps, topographical plans, and other similar charts, excluding those explicitly classified as atlases in book form. The primary characteristic for inclusion is that these items are printed products intended for navigation, reference, or educational purposes.

Unlike the sibling category 4905.20.00.00, which specifically covers maps and charts presented *in book form* (e.g., bound atlases), this section pertains to individual maps or charts that are not part of a bound publication. The distinction hinges on the physical presentation of the item, with this category encompassing unbound or separately presented cartographic works.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to provide more granular classification. The subcategory 4905.90.20.00 specifically addresses printed globes, distinguishing them as three-dimensional representations of the Earth or other celestial bodies. The remaining items that do not fit the globe specification are classified under 4905.90.60.00, effectively capturing all other printed maps and charts not in book form and not being globes.