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Customs Information Japan

Documentation:

  1. Original ocean bill of lading / air waybill.

  2. Valid passport for all family members

  3. Inventory.

  4. Declaration of accompanied effects and unaccompanied articles

Restricted items:

  1. Narcotic drugs.

  2. Meat product.

  3. Plants or part of plants.

  4. Pornography.

  5. Firearms/weapons and explosives.

  6. Fresh fruit

Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco:

  • Duty will not be imposed for three bottles of alcoholic beverages,(around 760cc) and 200 pieces of cigarettes per one adult.

Duties:

  • Household goods/personal effect are duty free provided the goods have been owned and used for period of 1year. If unaccompanied by shipper,"Declaration of unaccompanied baggage" and shipper's originals passport are requirements.

Vehicles:

  • Documents required: notarized copies of the vehicle tittle;driver license;purchase documents;vehicle registration and insurance certificate. Maintenance fee to meet import requirements will be incurred after customs clearance and are expensive.

 

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