Unrecorded Secure Element Smart Card

Unrecorded smart card containing isolated secure element for mobile payment (e.g., Apple Pay equivalent). HTS 8523.52.0010 for unrecorded smart cards per Chapter 85 semiconductor media notes.

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.

8517.79.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If parts of mobile phone apparatus

Secure elements imported as dedicated phone security parts under telecom headings.

8542.31.00Higher: 50% vs 35%

If discrete secure processor ICs

Secure element chips without card housing classified as processor ICs.

8523.59.00.00Same rate: 35%

If other rewritable semiconductor media

Secure storage without smart card controller under other media categories.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• GlobalPlatform SE specs required; prove tamper-resistant blank state

• Distinguish from phone modules (8517); standalone card media

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