Metro Transit Magnetic Fare Card from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document fare value encoding capability per transit authority standards
• Reusable cards stay in 8523.21 even if disposable versions exist
• RFID successors use different classification