Unrecorded ePassport Smart Card
Blank smart card for biometric ePassports with PKI security chip compliant with ICAO 9303 standards. HTS 8523.52.0010 for unrecorded smart cards embedding ICs as defined in Chapter notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If printed passports as complete documents
Assembled printed passports with smart cards are passports under printed matter, not separate media.
If other electrical machines for security functions
If encryption module dominates over storage, alternative electrical apparatus classification.
If recorded with basic OS/firmware
Smart cards preloaded with minimal operating system may qualify as recorded media.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ ICAO Doc 9303 certification mandatory; prove blank state without biometric templates
ā¢ Government end-use declarations may trigger additional security filings
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