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Biometric Fingerprint Smart Card

Smart card with integrated fingerprint sensor and secure microprocessor for identity authentication. Meets HTS 8523.52.00 criteria as a smart card with embedded ICs; sensor qualifies as part of the chip functionality.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+60.0%60%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8471.60Lower: 25% vs 37.5%

If fingerprint scanner is primary function with display

Input units for ADP machines if not primarily storage media.

9031.80.80Same rate: 37.5%

If imported solely as measuring sensor

Other measuring instruments, not smart card media.

8543.70.93.01Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If wireless communication apparatus dominant

If communication function predominates over smart card storage.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Include sensor/chip datasheets proving integration within smart card definition

โ€ข Avoid declaring as 'biometric device' to prevent 8471 classification