EMV Chip Contact Smart Card from Germany
An EMV chip contact smart card is a plastic card with an embedded microprocessor chip and gold contacts for secure financial transactions such as debit and credit payments. It qualifies under tariff item 8523.52.00 as a 'smart card' because it contains an integrated circuit that stores and processes payment data. This card is widely used for chip-and-PIN transactions globally.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Declare the card under 8523.52.00 with clear evidence of the embedded microprocessor for payment processing
• Ensure compliance with Canadian payment card standards, such as those set by Interac or Visa, before import
• Keep technical datasheets available for CBSA officers to confirm the smart card classification