8523.52.00.90"Smart cards"
HTS Code 8523.52.00.90 covers any article best defined as Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such ArticlesElectrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articlesDiscs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, "smart cards" and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, but excluding products of Chapter 37:Semiconductor media:"Smart cards"Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
Estimated Duty on 8523.52.00.90
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 21, 2026
- Total duty
- 37.5%
- $3,750.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 37.97%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $13,797.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Section 301 – China25%
- Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 8523.52.00.90
Set at 8523.52.00 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- Free
- Special Rate of Duty
- —
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 35%
- Units of Quantity
- No.
- China37.5%
- Mexico10%
- Canada60%
- Vietnam12.5%
- Germany10%
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US Import Duty on HTS 8523.52.00.90 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of "Smart cards" (HTS 8523.52.00.90) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Mexico, Germany and 10 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Free |
| 37.5% |
| Mexico | Free |
| 10%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | Free |
| 60%50% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | Free |
| 12.5% |
| Germany | Free |
| 10% |
| Japan | Free |
| 12.5% |
| South Korea | Free |
| 12.5% |
| Taiwan | Free |
| 10% |
| India | Free |
| 10% |
| Ireland | Free |
| 10% |
| Italy | Free |
| 10% |
| Switzerland | Free |
| 12.5% |
| Thailand | Free |
| 12.5% |
| Malaysia | Free |
| 10% |
| United Kingdom | Free |
| 10% |
| France | Free |
| 10% |
| Indonesia | Free |
| 10% |
| Brazil | Free |
| 37.5% |
| Bangladesh | Free |
| 10% |
| Cambodia | Free |
| 10% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of "Smart cards" (HTS 8523.52.00.90) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of "Smart cards" (HTS 8523.52.00.90) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of "Smart cards" (HTS 8523.52.00.90) from Canada pay 60% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%) and Section 338 – Canada (50%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 50%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of "Smart cards" (HTS 8523.52.00.90) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of "Smart cards" (HTS 8523.52.00.90) from Germany pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of "Smart cards" (HTS 8523.52.00.90) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of "Smart cards" (HTS 8523.52.00.90) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of "Smart cards" (HTS 8523.52.00.90) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of "Smart cards" (HTS 8523.52.00.90) from India pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of "Smart cards" (HTS 8523.52.00.90) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of "Smart cards" (HTS 8523.52.00.90) from Italy pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of "Smart cards" (HTS 8523.52.00.90) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of "Smart cards" (HTS 8523.52.00.90) from Thailand pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of "Smart cards" (HTS 8523.52.00.90) from Malaysia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of "Smart cards" (HTS 8523.52.00.90) from United Kingdom pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of "Smart cards" (HTS 8523.52.00.90) from France pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of "Smart cards" (HTS 8523.52.00.90) from Indonesia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of "Smart cards" (HTS 8523.52.00.90) from Brazil pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of "Smart cards" (HTS 8523.52.00.90) from Bangladesh pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of "Smart cards" (HTS 8523.52.00.90) from Cambodia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
Duties on goods entered Oct 21, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 8523.52.00.90 From
In 2025 the US imported $407M of "smart cards" (HTS 8523.52.00.90), down 3% on 2024, mostly from Colombia (13%), China (12%) and India (11%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | $52M | 13% | 18% | 12.5% |
| China | $48M | 12% | 39% | 37.5% |
| India | $46M | 11% | 117% | 10% |
| Costa Rica | $33M | 8% | 28% | 12.5% |
| France | $30M | 7% | 37% | 10% |
| Mexico | $28M | 7% | 3% | 10%0% with USMCA |
| Taiwan | $27M | 7% | 8% | 10% |
| Thailand | $21M | 5% | 44% | 12.5% |
| Germany | $19M | 5% | 27% | 10% |
| Malaysia | $14M | 3% | 20% | 10% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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What does HTS code 8523.52.00.90 cover?
HTS code 8523.52.00.90 covers "Smart cards" (Other), classified under Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is Free.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8523.52.00.90?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8523.52.00.90 is Free. The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 35%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on "Smart cards" (HTS 8523.52.00.90) from China?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of "Smart cards" (HTS 8523.52.00.90) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on "Smart cards" (HTS 8523.52.00.90) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of "Smart cards" (HTS 8523.52.00.90) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on "Smart cards" (HTS 8523.52.00.90) from Mexico?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of "Smart cards" (HTS 8523.52.00.90) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Where does the US import HTS 8523.52.00.90 from?
In 2025 the US imported $407M of "Smart cards" under HTS 8523.52.00.90, mostly from Colombia (13%), China (12%) and India (11%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8523.52.00.90?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8523.52.00.90 is 10%, from Mexico, Germany and 10 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-21.
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