EMV Chip Credit Card
A plastic smart card embedded with an EMV-compliant integrated circuit chip for secure payment transactions. It falls under HTS 8523.52.00 as a 'smart card' per chapter note (b), containing one or more electronic integrated circuits like a microprocessor in chip form for contact-based authentication.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If no embedded electronic IC chip
Lacks smart card IC requirements; treated as other plastic articles.
If imported as bare processor IC chips
Individual integrated circuits, not assembled into smart card housing.
If bundled with card reader as automatic data processing unit
Sold as complete input/output unit, not individual smart card media.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the card contains embedded IC chips (microprocessor/RAM/ROM) per chapter note (b); non-smart plastic cards go elsewhere
• Provide detailed technical specs and chip certification to avoid misclassification as printed matter (Chapter 49)
Related Products under HTS 8523.52.00
Government ID Smart Card
National ID smart card with PKI chip for citizen services and e-government access. Classified in HTS 8523.52.00 as it contains embedded microprocessor and memory ICs per definition.
Healthcare Patient ID Smart Card
Medical smart card storing health records and insurance data with secure access. Contains required ICs for HTS 8523.52.00 smart card classification.
Java Card Platform Smart Card
Multi-application smart card running Java Card OS for dynamic app loading. Advanced IC with JVM qualifies under HTS 8523.52.00 smart card note.
Contactless Payment Smart Card
PayWave/PayPass smart card for tap-to-pay transactions with secure element. Embedded IC and antenna meet HTS 8523.52.00 smart card requirements.
Secure Authentication Smart Card
Cryptographic smart card for two-factor authentication with challenge-response protocols. Microprocessor IC qualifies as smart card under HTS 8523.52.00.
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.