Unrecorded SIM Card for Mobile Phones
Unrecorded Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) smart card with embedded IC for GSM/4G network authentication. Classifies under HTS 8523.52.0010 as unrecorded smart card media with microprocessor per Chapter 85 definitions.
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 parts of telephone apparatus sets
SIM cards imported specifically as dedicated parts of phone sets may classify under Chapter 85 telecom parts.
If solid-state non-volatile storage equivalent
If lacking smart card microprocessor but functioning as flash storage, alternative semiconductor media.
If discrete memory IC chips not in card form
SIM IC chips imported separately without card housing classified as IC memory devices.
Not sure which classification is right?
Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.
Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Include GSM Association specs confirming SIM smart card standard; ensure unprovisioned state
ā¢ Size (mini/micro/nano SIM) doesn't affect classification; all under 8523.52.0010 if unrecorded
Related Products under HTS 8523.52.00.10
Unrecorded EMV Chip Payment Smart Card
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.
Unrecorded Corporate ID Badge Smart Card
Blank smart card for employee access control and time tracking with multi-application IC support. HTS 8523.52.0010 applies to unrecorded smart cards containing embedded electronic circuits.
Unrecorded Transit Smart Card
Blank smart card for public transportation fare collection with MIFARE DESFire chip technology. HTS 8523.52.0010 covers unrecorded smart cards with embedded IC per legal definition.
Unrecorded nanoSIM Smart Card
Miniaturized unrecorded nanoSIM smart card for smartphones/tablets with 4FF form factor and eUICC capability. HTS 8523.52.0010 for unrecorded smart cards per semiconductor media definition.
Unrecorded Multi-Application Smart Card
Unrecorded smart card platform supporting Java applets for transport, loyalty, and payment in one chip. Classified 8523.52.0010 as unrecorded smart card media with embedded microprocessor/RAM/ROM.
Unrecorded Java Smart Card
An unrecorded smart card with embedded Java Card technology featuring a microprocessor, RAM, and ROM for secure applications like banking and ID verification. It falls under HTS 8523.52.0010 as an unrecorded semiconductor media smart card per Chapter 85 note (b), containing one or more electronic integrated circuits in chip form without any recorded data.