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JAPAN
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Passport for every member of the family (clear copy
of all the pages which have Japanese entry stamps) and
copy of page with photograph
- Residence and Working Visa (valid for over one year)
- Original and two copies Declaration for Unaccompanied
Baggage stating number of pieces in each shipment (Form
C 5360-2 for non-Japanese and Form 5360 for Japanese).
- Forms are obtained on the airplane travelling
to Japan or at the Airport in Japan upon arrival.
- Two originals required
- Can be used to declare any other shipments arriving
within six months.
- If this form is not presented at time of arrival,
Customer must prepare a "Letter of Apology" to Customs
office which will delay clearance and Customer may
have to pay import duty
- Inventory (detailed in English or Japanese)
- PBO - "packed by owner" and miscellaneous are
NOT ACCEPTABLE!
- Air shipments require a detailed list with carton
numbers and items in each carton, along with the
total number of pieces
- Keys to locked trunks/suitcases
- Delivery address and telephone number
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- CUSTOMER MUST BE IN JAPAN AT TIME OF CUSTOMS
CLEARANCE
- Used household goods and personal effects are duty-free
provided the goods have been in owner's possession and
utilization for at least one full year
- Most shipments inspected
- Shipment must arrive within six months of Customer
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- Alcohol, tobacco, rice and video cassettes
- Items must be stowed for easy access in the container
- Large quantities require separate clearance as
a commercial shipment
- Must be clearly noted on inventory (including
the weight of the rice)
- Detailed list of video cassette tapes
- New items (less than a year old), especially furniture
- It is recommended that new items be re-packed
- Invoices required
- Electrical appliances
RESTRICTED GOODS
The following items may be imported duty
free in limited quantities:
- Three (3) bottles (around 760cc) alcoholic beverages
- 400 pieces of cigarettes per adult
- 100 pieces of cigars (if there is no other tobacco)
- 500 grams pipe tobacco
- If there are more than 2 kinds of tobacco, up to 500
grams in total weight
- 2 ounces perfume
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Rice, flower seeds/bulbs, flour, straw and straw items
- Fresh fruit, meat products and vegetables (pineapples,
green bananas excluded)
- Items requiring Quarantine Certificate are rooted
plants, furs, straw products, shells, meats and stuffed
animals
- Wildlife products from protected and endangered species
- Narcotics and drugs (including over the counter cold
medicines containing Pseudoephedrine)
- Counterfeit or altered currency
- Pornographic or politically sensitive material such
as books, pictures or sculptures
- Firearms and other lethal weapons particularly swords,
spears, blowpipes, daggers, bolos, bows and arrows if
the blade is more than 15 centimeters in length
- Importation and/or possession of any type of weapon
is strictly prohibited and will result in fines
- If above items are included in the shipment, they
will either be shipped back to origin or abandoned;
additional costs for either option will be charged to
Customer.
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Duty-free for foreigners establishing residence
- Must not be sold for two years after date of Import
Permit
- Must meet import requirements
- Documents required:
- Original Passport
- Alien Registration Card
- Form C 5360-2 or 5360
- Original Registration
- Engine & Chassis Number
- Purchase receipt
- Proforma invoice
- Drivers License (copy)
- Car Manual
- Documents stating vehicle has been in owner's
use and possession abroad
- Affidavit stating that you will not sell your
auto while in Japan
- NOTE: Foreign cars must be modified to meet Japanese
emission and safety regulations; charges are very high
and for customer’s account
If the above requirements are not met, import
duty will be assessed at 5% of the depreciated assessed
market value.
PETS
- Dogs and cats:
- Health and Resident Certificate from Quarantine
Office at origin endorsed by USDA/APHIS/VS required
(certificate issued by private veterinarians not
acceptable)
- Original Rabies Certificate issued by the pets veterinarian
- must be issued within past 6 months but more than
1 month old
- Quarantine at least 15 days required for dogs
- Pets must be shipped aboard direct non-stop flights,
from origin city where certificate was issued to destination
- Pets not meeting these requirements will be returned
to origin (at owner's expense)
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NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to
change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief
summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods
shipments to this destination and is being provided for general
guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations
are subject to change without notice, Rinkens Moving International
cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other
detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double
check with your local embassy or consulate.
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