Metro Transit Magnetic Fare Card
Public transit fare cards with magnetic stripes encoding ride credits and validation data. Falls under HTS 8523.21.00.00 as magnetic media for transport fare recording. Durable for daily commuter use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +37.5% | 37.5% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If contactless fare smartcards
Modern transit systems use chip-based contactless cards.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code ā and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Document fare value encoding capability per transit authority standards
ā¢ Reusable cards stay in 8523.21 even if disposable versions exist
ā¢ RFID successors use different classification
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