Phone Card Vending Machine
Vends prepaid calling cards or SIM cards for mobile services via cash payment. Under HTS 8476.89.00.00 as automatic goods-vending for telecommunications products.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +20.0% | 20% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If with PIN generation and telecom data processing
ADP machines handling telecom data shift to 8471.
If cards classified as semiconductor media
The cards themselves may go to Chapter 85, affecting machine context.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Pre-load cards with local carrier compatibility
• Include thermal printer specs for receipt generation
• Declare card media as non-magnetic if applicable
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