Square Terminal Contactless Payment Device from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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