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 CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3920.99Lower: 15.8% vs 35%

If no functional data recording capability

Non-magnetic or decorative stripe cards are other plastic plates/sheets under 3920.

8523.59.00Same rate: 35%

If incorporating semiconductor memory

Solid-state storage cards fall to 8523.59 per chapter note (a).

8537.10.91Higher: 52.7% vs 35%

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