Unrecorded Contactless NFC Smart Card

An unrecorded contactless smart card with embedded IC chip and antenna for NFC/RFID applications in transit passes and access control. Classified under HTS 8523.52.0010 as unrecorded smart card media per notes, featuring embedded circuits for data storage without initial recording.

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.

8523.59.00.00Same rate: 35%

If other unrecorded semiconductor media like USB flash drives

Non-smart card semiconductor storage (e.g., flash with USB interface) falls under 8523.59 as other media, differentiated by lack of card-embedded microprocessor.

9031.80.80Same rate: 35%

If for industrial measuring/identification use with specific sensors

Smart cards designed primarily for measurement/control in industrial applications may shift to Chapter 90 optical/precision instruments.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 35%

If lacking embedded IC chips, mere plastic cards

Without qualifying IC elements per Chapter note (b), classified as other plastic articles rather than smart card media.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm embedded antenna qualifies under smart card note (b) but no data recorded; test for blank state at entry

• Documentation must specify IC type (e.g

• MIFARE chip) and compliance with ISO 14443 standards

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