Square Terminal Contactless Payment Device from China
Square Terminal is an all-in-one POS device supporting card swipes, dips, taps, and contactless payments with built-in receipt printer and calculating functions for sales tracking. Classified under HTS 8470.50.0020 for point-of-sale terminals due to its cash register-like transaction processing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Provide evidence of PCI DSS compliance and payment certification in import paperwork
• Label units clearly as POS terminals to prevent reclassification as consumer electronics
• Check for software export controls if terminal includes advanced encryption features