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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)
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The information is general guidance to assist our Customers. All of the info. Is a brief summary of customs regulations. Regulations are subject to change without notice, MoverMax.com is NOT liable for any damages, costs, delays, or any other events. Always double check with your local Customs regulations in your country.
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