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
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
• Specify optical magnification and field of view for verification against technical navigational use
• Avoid bulk packaging; declare as precision instrument requiring individual calibration