Time Clock Magnetic Badge
Employee identification badges with magnetic stripes for time attendance systems encoding worker ID. HTS 8523.21.00.00 applies to these cards as magnetic media for recording attendance data. Typically PVC construction for durability.
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 no functional data recording capability
Non-magnetic or decorative stripe cards are other plastic plates/sheets under 3920.
If incorporating semiconductor memory
Solid-state storage cards fall to 8523.59 per chapter note (a).
If for control panels of machines
Boards equipped with control apparatus may classify under 8537 if for machine control.
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Import Tips & Compliance
⢠Document compatibility with specific time clock standards (e.g
⢠ATR systems) to support data recording function
⢠Printed employee info doesn't affect classification; focus remains on magnetic stripe capability
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