Magnetic Stripe Hotel Key Card from Germany
A plastic card incorporating a magnetic stripe for encoding room access data, used in hotel door locks. It falls under HTS 8523.21.00.00 as a card specifically incorporating a magnetic stripe for data recording and reproduction. These are unrecorded or recorded for temporary guest 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
• Verify the card has a functional magnetic stripe for data encoding; chips alone may classify under smart cards (8523.52)
• Include material composition (typically PVC) and stripe specifications in commercial invoice to avoid misclassification