Wildlife Surveillance IR Prism Binoculars WS-IR15x50 from Japan
High-power 15x50 prism binoculars with infrared illuminator for nocturnal animal observation, using precision prisms to focus IR wavelengths for clear night imaging. Falls under HTS 9005.10.00.20 as prism binoculars explicitly for infrared light use in research and eco-tourism. Nitrogen-purged for fog-proof performance.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide certificates of origin and end-user statements to differentiate from defense applications
• Test for prism alignment specs in documentation; misalignment claims are frequent rejections
• Comply with wildlife import regs if marketed for field research, bundling with permits