Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Night Vision Devices → Japan
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-04-25
PROHIBITED
Night Vision Devices prohibited; penalties for import
Details
Military-grade Generation 3 night vision devices are export-controlled under US ITAR Category XII and require a State Department license for export. Unauthorized export is a federal crime. Most countries restrict civilian import and possession of night vision devices regardless of generation. Russia
Practical advice
Do not bring night vision devices to this country.
Customs authority
Japan Customs (Ministry of Finance) · https://www.customs.mof.go.jp