Government ID Smart Card from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, 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