Banks, transit authorities and access control programmes issue chip-based cards.
HSN code 85235290 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
Other semiconductor media not named above, including smart cards with magnetic stripe, EMV payment cards and contactless cards.
Payment cards need security certification (EMV, PCI) and secure transport with tamper-evident packaging. Smart cards, memory and software media: use anti-static, tamper-evident packaging, list ICCID or serial ranges, provide security and encryption declarations where relevant, check telecom operator authorisation for SIM cards, and confirm software licences and destination rules on data storage.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 8523)
- 8523(a) Solid-state non-volatile storage devices"" (for example, ""flash memory cards"" or ""flash electronic storage cards"") are storage devices with a connecting socket, comprising in the same housing one or more flash memories (for example, ""FLASH E²PROM"") in the form of integrated circuits mounteFree
- 85232100Magnetic media : -- Cards incorporatingFree
- 852329Magnetic media : -- OtherFree
- 85232910Audio cassettesFree
- 85232920Video cassetteFree
- 85232930hubs and reels, rolls, pancakes and jumbo rollsFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 85235290 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
They are chip and payment smart cards.
HSN 85235290 falls under Chapter 85 and Heading 8523 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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