Government ID Smart Card from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Government contracts may qualify for special duty programs; check HTS exemptions
• Include security certification (FIPS 140-2) to support classification
• Avoid generic 'ID card' description leading to 3926 misclassification