Improved Outer Tactical Vests (IOTV) from Japan
IOTV Gen III body armor systems certified as emergency war material. These ballistic vests provide torso protection for combat troops and qualify under HTS 9808.00.30.00 when urgently procured to replace field losses.
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 NIJ Level IV ceramic plate specifications
• Report statistical format 9808.00.3000-6211.43.5010
• Verify ESAPI/XSAPI plate compatibility certification