Japan --> US shipping/customs/duties on lenses?
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Japan --> US shipping/customs/duties on lenses?
I'm looking to purchase a new objective from Japan. The idea is that a friend there will buy it for me, and ship it here to the US. Neither of us know anything about what duties/tariffs might apply specifically to a microscope objective, and my internet searches have not been productive (too specific?). Has anyone done this recently such that they could comment? I'm not trying to avoid paying, just want to know what to expect.
Re: Japan --> US shipping/customs/duties on lenses?
In the US I have recieved many expensive lenses from Japan, including very big heavy ones that look imposing, yet I have never had to pay any duty. Same for every other country I have ordered from. My most recent orders have been just a few days ago. No duty. Ever.