Schlage MT11-485 Magnetic Stripe Reader from Germany
The Schlage MT11-485 is a compact magnetic stripe card reader for door access systems, decoding data from Track 1, 2, and 3 on magstripe cards. Classified under HTS 8471.60.90.30 for its role as a magnetic media entry device in ADP input applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide evidence of Wiegand or RS-485 interface compatibility to confirm ADP input classification
• Watch for undervaluation penalties; include wholesale pricing for bulk access control shipments
• Declare exact card track support to differentiate from simpler swipe sensors