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  1. Troubador

    Kite Lynx HD 8x30

    Gijs But my understanding is that US import laws regarding country of origin are more strict than European. So the fitting of the eyecups might make the bins 'made in Germany' as far as selling them within the European Union might be concerned, but as I understand it they could not then be...
  2. Troubador

    Kite Lynx HD 8x30

    David Yes someone did say that but I think (not certain) a Zeiss person said the coatings are done in Germany and this contributed significantly to the value added in Germany and helped satisfy US country of origin laws. I would be happier if I could track down this quote in case I dreamed it...
  3. Troubador

    Kite Lynx HD 8x30

    Gijs I have no problem with the Kamakura connection either. Actually, I think the T* and P coatings may be applied in Germany, although I am not 100% sure of that. Lee
  4. Troubador

    Kite Lynx HD 8x30

    Gijs I think the laws in the USA are rather more rigorous than European law when it comes to 'country of origin' and how much 'value' or work is done where. Conquest HD, despite components being made in Japan, qualifies as made in Germany under US law. If I have got that wrong, someone will no...
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