Loyalty Program Smart Card from Japan
Retail loyalty card with reloadable memory chip for points tracking. HTS 8523.52.00 classification as smart card with embedded IC for data storage.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Low-security chips still qualify if microprocessor embedded
• Batch import markings must indicate smart card technology