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Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021 USB

Retail USB drive with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021 suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for personal ADP machines. Prepackaged solid-state media sold to consumers with holographic security seal. Falls under HTS 8523.49.20.10 for recorded retail software.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8523.80Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If sold as smartcards with embedded ICs

Smartcards per chapter note (b) with microprocessors classify separately from simple USB media.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Perpetual license versions only; subscription keys on paper classify differently

• Batch import serial numbers in entry summary for anti-piracy compliance

• Ensure USB capacity reflects software size to validate recording