SIM Card Smart Card
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card for mobile phones with embedded microprocessor storing network authentication data. Classifies under HTS 8523.52.00.90 as 'other smart cards' per Chapter 85 note (b). Standard GSM/4G/5G telecommunications use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If with antenna as complete phone part
SIM cards with integrated antennas for phones classified as telephone parts.
If individual SIM IC chip
Unmounted processor/memory ICs for SIMs are 8542 integrated circuits.
If SIM card plastic body only
Empty SIM card carriers without chips are plastic articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ 3GPP standards compliance documentation; specify form factor (mini/micro/nano)
ā¢ Anti-counterfeiting features (PUK codes) must be documented
ā¢ Bulk SIM trays may classify under 8523.90 as parts
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