Unrecorded Contactless NFC Smart Card from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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