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ePassport Smart Card

ICAO-compliant biometric passport chip storing facial/MRZ data securely. Smart card with PKI chip qualifies under HTS 8523.52.00 definition.

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.

4820.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If chip embedded in complete passport document

Passports as paper articles with embedded chip.

8543.70Lower: 12.6% vs 35%

If RFID module without card substrate

Other electrical signal apparatus.

9013.80Lower: 14.5% vs 35%

If classified as biometric recognition device

If facial recognition emphasized over storage.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• ICAO 9303 certification mandatory for proper classification

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