Periscope Optical Viewer from Japan
Compact optical periscope for submarine or vehicle navigation, providing above-waterline viewing through mirrored prisms. HTS 9014.80.10.00 covers this as an optical navigational appliance per Chapter 90 exclusions.
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
• Obtain export licenses if sourced from military suppliers due to dual-use navigational technology
• Include prism material specs (glass vs plastic) for accurate Chapter 90 optical classification