Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Night Vision Devices → Japan
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-07-25
Night Vision Devices prohibited; penalties for import
Details
Night Vision Devices prohibited; penalties for import. Enforcement in Japan carries fines from JPY 5,000,000 to JPY 30,000,000 and imprisonment up to 10 years in aggravated cases under Customs Law Art. 109; Narcotics Control Law; Cannabis Control Law.
Leaving with this item
Night-vision devices are dual-use controlled goods; export from Japan above consumer grade requires an export licence.
Practical advice
Do not bring night vision devices to this country. If unsure, declare on arrival — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods found in screening are seized and fined.
Customs authority
Japan Customs (Ministry of Finance) · https://www.customs.go.jp