Corporate Access Control Smart Card
A proximity smart card for building and door access with an encrypted MIFARE chip. It has an embedded IC and antenna, qualifying as a smart card under Chapter 85 Note 6(b), which permits an embedded antenna.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the card has no embedded IC and relies on a simple RFID tag.
Other recordable media without semiconductor chips are classified under 8523.59.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the card is declared as a smart card under 8523.52.00, not as a proximity card
• Provide the chip's certification to CBSA to confirm the embedded IC
• If the card is personalized, include the personalization cost in the customs value
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