Loyalty Program Smart Card

Retail loyalty card with secure chip storing points and customer data, contactless capable. Classified HTS 8523.52.00.90 as 'other smart cards' with embedded microprocessor per Chapter note. Used by grocery/pharmacy chains.

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.

4820.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If paper/plastic loyalty card without chip

Non-electronic loyalty passes are registers or paper/plastic articles.

8523.59.00.00Same rate: 35%

If optical memory-based loyalty card

Laser-engraved or optical data cards classified under other semiconductor media.

8471.60.90Higher: 50% vs 35%

If sold with integrated POS terminal

Complete loyalty point systems with input/output classified as ADP input units.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Pre-personalization services may require 9987 service classification alongside goods

• Ensure chip meets EMVCo or GlobalPlatform specs for retail acceptance

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