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Night Vision Devices 🇺🇸 United States

VERIFIED · 2025-01-15NOT YET GRADED

Night Vision Devices restricted; documentation or permits may apply

ANSWER

Can I bring Night Vision Devices into United States?

RESTRICTEDVERIFIED · 2025-01-15

Night Vision Devices restricted; documentation or permits may apply

DOCUMENTS

  • Check destination requirements

DECLARATION

Required at the destination customs authority

SOURCE

cbp.gov
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Full 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

Carry documentation. Declare at customs if required.

OFFICIAL SOURCES · VERIFIED 2025-01-15

RULE DETAILS

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

  • Check destination requirements

AIR TRAVEL IS SEPARATE

This page covers destination customs rules in United States. Whether you can carry night vision devices through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.

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