Unrecorded EMV Chip Payment Smart Card from Mexico
Blank unrecorded smart card compliant with EMV standards for credit/debit payment processing, containing secure element IC. HTS 8523.52.0010 applies to unrecorded smart cards with embedded microprocessor per Chapter definition, before personalization.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• EMV certification docs required; prove unrecorded status to avoid 8523.52.0020 recorded media duties
• Label as 'semiconductor smart card media' matching Chapter 85 note (b); include chip specs
• Avoid pitfall of classifying as banknote paper (4809) or security thread; focus on IC media function