Credit Card Magnetic Stripe Blank
Blank PVC cards with high-coercivity magnetic stripes for financial institution encoding of account data. Classified under HTS 8523.21.00.00 as magnetic media cards for recording financial phenomena. Supplied unrecorded for bank personalization.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dual-interface with contact/contactless chip
Chapter note (b) moves smartcards with ICs to 8523.52 regardless of magnetic stripe presence.
If self-adhesive with magnetic stripe
Adhesive-backed magnetic cards classify under plastic sheeting (3919) if not primarily data media.
If sold as inductors with magnetic properties
If marketed for inductance rather than data recording, may fall to Chapter 85 electrical inductors.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Specify coercivity level (LoCo/HiCo) and track standards (ISO 7811) in documentation to confirm tariff classification
ā¢ Ensure no embedded chips; chip+magstripe cards require separate smart card declaration
ā¢ Avoid classifying as 'finished payment cards' - blanks for encoding stay in 8523.21
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