Unrecorded Transit Smart Card from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• ISO 14443 Type A/B compliance docs; verify sector-0 blank
• Bulk vending machine cards common; uniform quality control essential
• Avoid 8523.59 if lacking smart card microprocessor