Optical Drift Meter from Japan
Instrument measuring ship drift velocity optically by tracking sea surface patterns against fixed reticle. Classified HTS 9014.80.10.00 as specialized optical navigational appliance for current compensation.
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
Import Tips
• Specify optical magnification and field of view for verification against technical navigational use
• Avoid bulk packaging; declare as precision instrument requiring individual calibration