Prepaid Phone Card Smart Card from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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