Vortex Diamondback 8x42 Roof Prism Binoculars from Japan
Rugged roof prism binoculars with 8x magnification and 42mm lenses, featuring dielectric coatings for superior light transmission. Designed for hiking and wildlife viewing, they qualify under HTS 9005.10.00.40 for other prism binoculars.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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• Include user manual specifying civilian use to distinguish from excluded technical or military applications
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