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Contactless NFC Smart Card

A smart card with embedded RFID chip and antenna for non-contact data exchange, used in transit passes. Classified under HTS 8523.52.00 as it matches the smart card definition including possible embedded antenna but no other active elements.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

8523.52.00.10Unrecorded
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8523.52.00.90Other
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Alternative Classifications

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

8543.70Lower: 12.6% vs 35%

If imported as assembled RFID module only

Other electrical machines for signal reception, not complete smart card.

3921.90Lower: 14.8% vs 35%

If plastic cards with magnetic stripe only

No embedded IC; falls under plastic plates/sheets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document antenna and IC integration; pure RFID tags without microprocessor may go to 8523.52.0020

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