EMV Chip Contact Smart Card
A plastic card embedded with a microprocessor chip and gold contacts for secure financial transactions like debit and credit cards. It falls under HTS 8523.52.00.90 as a 'smart card' per Chapter 85 note (b), containing an embedded electronic integrated circuit (microprocessor) but no other active/passive elements. Used for EMV-compliant payment processing.
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 magnetic stripe only, no embedded IC
Cards without embedded microprocessor ICs are classified as 'smart cards' magnetic media under 8523.51, excluding Chapter 85 smart card definition.
If plastic card without any embedded electronics
Plain plastic cards lacking IC chips fall under Chapter 39 as other plastic articles, not recording media.
If the processor IC sold separately
Individual integrated circuit chips (processors/memory) are classified in 8542, while assembled smart cards stay in 8523.52.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Verify the card has an embedded IC chip (microprocessor/RAM/ROM) per Chapter 85 note (b); plain magnetic stripe cards go to 8523.51
ā¢ Provide technical specs confirming no additional active/passive circuits beyond the IC chip to qualify as 'smart card'
Related Products under HTS 8523.52.00.90
Transit Smart Card
Embedded chip card for public transportation fare collection, like Oyster or Suica cards using contactless technology. Falls under HTS 8523.52.00.90 as 'other smart cards' with microprocessor IC and antenna per Chapter 85 definition. Records fare data and authentication.
Healthcare Patient ID Smart Card
Medical smart card storing patient records, insurance data, and authentication via embedded chip. HTS 8523.52.00.90 as 'smart card' with microprocessor IC per definition. Used in hospital networks and pharmacies.
SIM Card Smart Card
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Government ID Smart Card
National ID or driver's license smart card with biometric chip for citizen verification and e-government services. HTS 8523.52.00.90 as 'smart card' with embedded IC (microprocessor/RAM) and optional antenna. Secure document standard.
Bank Token Smart Card
Secure banking token card generating one-time passwords via embedded chip for online transactions. Classifies HTS 8523.52.00.90 as 'smart card' per note (b) with microprocessor. Used for two-factor authentication.
University Student ID Smart Card
Campus smart card for meal plans, library access, and dorm entry with multi-application chip. HTS 8523.52.00.90 'other smart cards' with embedded microprocessor IC. Common in higher education.