Unrecorded Contactless NFC Smart Card
An unrecorded contactless NFC smart card with an embedded IC chip and antenna for NFC/RFID applications in transit passes and access control. It qualifies as a smart card under tariff item 8523.52.00, as defined in Chapter 85 note 6(b), because it contains an embedded electronic integrated circuit.
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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the card uses other semiconductor media not defined as a smart card
Other semiconductor media are classified under a different subheading of heading 85.23.
If the card includes additional active circuitry beyond the smart card definition
Electronic machines and apparatus not specified elsewhere may fall under heading 85.43.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the cards are unrecorded and do not have any pre-loaded applications, as this could affect classification
• Keep the antenna and chip specifications available for CBSA inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 8523.52.00
Bank Debit Smart Card
A chip-and-PIN debit card with an embedded EMV crypto-processor for ATM and point-of-sale transactions. It contains a microprocessor and memory in the form of a chip, meeting the definition of a smart card under Chapter 85 Note 6(b).
Bank Token Smart Card
A bank token smart card is a secure payment and authentication card with an embedded microprocessor that generates one-time passwords for online banking. It qualifies under tariff item 8523.52.00 as a 'smart card' because it contains an integrated circuit chip that stores and processes authentication data. This card is used for two-factor authentication to protect financial transactions.
Biometric Fingerprint Smart Card
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Contactless NFC Smart Card
A contactless smart card with an embedded RFID chip and antenna for non-contact data exchange, used in transit passes. It contains an integrated circuit and an embedded antenna, fitting the smart card definition in Chapter 85 Note 6(b).
Contactless Payment Smart Card
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