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Bill of lading
Passport(s) for all family
members.
Packing list, specifying
contents. If alcohol is in the shipment,
the package number must be indicated for
customs inspection.
Declaration of Accompanied Personal Effects
and Unaccompanied Articles (Customs form
#C-5360).
This document is supplied in the airplane
or upon arrival at the airport in Japan.
This form must be declared to airport
customs in duplicate and must be authorized
without the customs officer’s stamp. The
shipper is allowed only one chance to
declare the shipment
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
Personal effects and professional equipment
are free of duty if they have been in the
shipper’s possession and use for at least
12 months and are for the continued use
of the owner in his new residence. The owner
must have more than one-year visa status.
Import Consumption tax 5% of CIF. Goods
should be cleared within six (6) months
of the shipper’s arrival in Japan. Pre-clearance
of the household goods shipment is not possible
with customs.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Firearms
Explosives
Swords or daggers if
the blade is more than 15 centimeters in
length
Narcotics
Pornographic material
of any type, including sculptures
Plants, trees and vegetables
Articles specified in
the Convention on International Trade in
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
PETS
Dogs and cats are normally permitted entry
if a certificate of vaccination for rabies,
and a health certificate are provided. The
certificate of vaccination must be dated
no less than 30 days but no more than 180
days before entry into Japan. The period
of quarantine for pets is at least 16 days
but may differ according to country of origin.
LIQUOR
Duty free importation of alcoholic beverages
is limited to 3 bottles (760cc or ml) per
person over 20 years old. The average duty
over the limit will be the following:
Yen 1,000 per 760 cc
or ml bottle of whiskey and cognac
Yen 300 per 760 cc or
ml bottle of rum, gin, vodka and other liqueur
Yen 150 per 760 cc or
ml bottle of wine
Yen 70 per 350 cc or
ml can of beer
TOBACCO
The following may be imported duty free as
long as the total weight does not exceed 500
grams:
200 pieces of cigarettes
per adult
100 pieces cigars (if
there is no other tobacco)
500 grams pipe tobacco
MOTOR VEHICLES
Motor vehicles are very likely to be subjected
to mandatory modifications to meet emissions
and safety regulations. This will cost between
yen 500,000 to yen 800,000 depending on the
model and condition of the vehicle. Clearance
takes at least two weeks. Documents required
to clear a personal vehicle duty free will
be:
Purchase receipt
Registration certificate
Copy of drivers license
Proforma invoice
Customs declaration form
C-5360 on which the vehicle must be declared
upon the owner’s arrival
Passport copies
Alien registration certificate
to be obtained from the city office of the
owner’s residency
Application of Duty Exemption
on Automobile which can be obtained in Japan
after arrival
An oath certifying the
vehicle will not be sold or transferred
to another person within two years of the
date of permit. This can be obtained in
Japan after arrival.
Manual or catalogue to
determine the specification of the vehicle
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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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