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Prepaid Phone Card Smart Card from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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

Prepaid Phone Card Smart Card from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8523.52.00.90