Library Magnetic Book Card from Germany
Durable cards with magnetic stripes used in library circulation systems for check-out recording. Falls under HTS 8523.21.00.00 as magnetic media cards incorporating stripes for bibliographic data. Often laminated for repeated use.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm stripe meets library reader standards (ISO/ABA tracks) in technical specs submitted to Customs
• Bulk shipments common; ensure invoice distinguishes from RFID versions
• Avoid 4811 classification - functionality as data media supersedes paper content