AN/PVS-14 Night Vision Monoculars from Japan
AN/PVS-14 Gen 3 night vision monoculars certified as emergency war material for special operations forces. These image intensifier devices enable low-light combat operations and qualify under 9808.00.30.00 when urgently procured abroad during conflict to supplement domestic production shortfalls.
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
• Include technical specifications and certification proving no domestic equivalent available
• Report using statistical format 9808.00.3000-9013.80.9000 with unit quantity
• Verify compliance with ITAR export controls for re-export if needed