Contactless NFC Smart Card
A smart card with embedded microprocessor and antenna for contactless payments and access control, like MIFARE DESFire cards. Classified under HTS 8523.52.00.90 as a 'smart card' with embedded IC and antenna per Chapter note (b), designed for RFID/NFC communication. Excludes additional circuit elements.
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 specifically 'cards incorporating a magnetic stripe'
Dual-interface smart cards (chip + magnetic stripe) have dedicated subheading 8523.52.00.10, while chip-only go to .90.
If hybrid IC with additional active circuits
ICs with extra transistors beyond basic smart card function classified as other integrated circuits in 8542.39.
If for communication modules with built-in transmission
Smart cards with active RF transmission capability (not just passive NFC) may fall under 8517 as telecom apparatus.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Document embedded antenna as part of smart card per note (b); do not include extra amplifiers or batteries
ā¢ FCC compliance required for RFID frequencies; provide frequency specs and radiation patterns
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