Loyalty Program Smart Card from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Pre-personalization services may require 9987 service classification alongside goods
• Ensure chip meets EMVCo or GlobalPlatform specs for retail acceptance