Prepaid Phone Card Smart Card from Canada
Rechargeable prepaid calling/minute smart card with chip storing credit balance. Classified HTS 8523.52.00.90 as smart card with embedded IC per Chapter definition. Used in payphone and mobile top-up systems.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify airtime value encoding method and security algorithms
• Scratch-off PIN cards without chips go to 4821.40
• Telecom operator certification often required