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Required Documents Customs documents (for non- Japanese citizens)
1. 2. IMPORTANT: Unaccompanied Articles Customs Form C. No.5360 (Original)
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A clear copy of passport, with the following information:
Picture and information page of shipper’s passport Visa page of shipper’s passport (working visa in Japan)
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Shipper’s most recent entry stamp into Japan
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Required Documents Customs documents (for Japanese citizens)
1. 2. IMPORTANT: Unaccompanied Articles Customs Form C. No.5360 (Original)
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A clear copy of passport, with the following information:
Picture and information page of shipper’s passport VISA of the country where the shipment originated Shipper’s most recent entry stamp into Japan
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Shipper’s departure stamp from Japan to the country where the shipment originated Shipper’s entry stamp into the country where the shipment originated Shipper’s departure stamp from the country where the shipment originated to Japan 3
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Unaccompanied Articles Customs Form C. No.5360
Where to obtain the form: On the shipper' flight over to Japan. s Please ask the cabin attendant. Please obtain Two copies, as they must be completed in duplicates. What to do: The shipper must hand the completed cards to the customs officer at the airport upon arrival, where the cards will be stamped and one copy will be returned to the shipper immediately. Customs Form is necessary for: The shipment to be custom cleared as used household goods. The shipper to be allowed 200,000 yen worth of new items, and 3 bottles of alcohol duty free.
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Import Customs Information
List of prohibited articles
• • • • • • Firearms and swords Narcotics Pornographic materials Endangered species and plants Certain foods including beef jerky, sausage, and ham Quantity restrictions on medicines and cosmetics
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In case the customs officials find the items listed above, Your shipment’s delivery will be delayed significantly; The customs officials will immediately stop your shipment’s Customs clearance and will mail a letter that asks if you agree With disposing the prohibited items in your shipment to you Directly. Then, you will need to sign on the letter and mail back To the customs officials. The customs officials might require you To pay fines at that time depending on the prohibited item’s condition And quantity. After you complete what the customs officials require, Your shipment’s customs clearance procedure will start again. This will take at least seven additional days. Alcohol
• • • 3 Bottles duty free (750 ml x 3) Customs Form C5360 Liquor Inventory (see sample) 375 yen / bottle (750cc) 300 yen / bottle (750cc) 150 yen / bottle (750cc) 350 yen / bottle (700cc)
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Duty / tax • Whisky • Gin / Liquor • Wine • Brandy •
Maximum number of bottles that can be cleared as HHG – 80 bottles for FCL shipments (although no guarantee).
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Import of Automobile / Motorbike
Automobile / Motorbike
• • • • If shipper used the car over 1 year at origin side and prepare the following documents, shipper can import the car without duty and tax. Vehicle must be registered under shipper’s name If the vehicle does not meet the above condition, shipper must pay 5% Consumption Tax based on the CIF value. CIF value will be decided by Japanese customs. Vehicles are cleared as Household Goods.
Documents required:
1. Original vehicle registration certificate at origin country 2. Bill of sale or receipt at time shipper purchased the automobile 3. Unaccompanied declaration mentioned automobile with stamp of customs at shipper' entry into s Japan (very important) 4. Original passport with working visa in Japan 5. Alien registration card in Japan 6. Letter not to resale within 2 years 7. Declaration of customs duty exemption We can collect Documents #3 to #7 in Japan from shipper. We cannot clear customs until shipper gets working visa and alien registration card. Please make sure to shipper does not fail to declare unaccompanied baggage declaration mentioned car at time of shipper’s entry into Japan. • We are unable to arrange the vehicle registration service, because automobile must first meet Japanese motor standards in order to process vehicle registeration. 0 0 0 (" 1 ( • • •
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Import - Other
Pet – please visit for details www.maff-aqs.go.jp/index.htm Medicine – please avoid sending medicine via either air or sea shipment Food Items
• • • • • Basically the customs is strict for food items. Please avoid sending food items / alcohol via air shipment. If you intend to send food items / alcohol, please check with us first. In case food items are in the shipment, inspection will be carried out at the clearance. (US$80) For any inquiry to our office, please provide details regarding each food item (e.g. rice, canned ‘tuna’, etc…) so that we can provide accurate information Beef jerky, sausage, and ham are prohibited. Milk products - highly recommended to avoid sending milk products in any shipment. Inspection may be costly and time consuming, and could cause delays to clearance of the shipment.
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Implementation of ISPM No.15 http://www.pps.go.jp/english/index.html Other
• • • • Packing List with dirty handwriting has higher risk of inspection. Brand new furniture - Basically we do not assemble brand new furniture. During the clearance - Basically shipper has to be in Japan during the clearance. Implementation of ISPM No. 15 from April 2007. http://www.pps.go.jp/english/index.html
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Import 1
Q: How long does it take from the vessel arrival date to delivery date?
Sea Shipment: 7 working days Air Shipment: 3 working days Note: Above varies by shipping line, smooth customs procedure, and whether all necessary documents are available or not.
Q: We would like to send Air and Sea shipments to Tokyo. Where is the best POE / APOE?
Air shipment: • Please arrange APOE NARITA. Please check for delivery to locations other than Tokyo. Sea shipment: • Please arrange POE YOKOHAMA, since shipments are cleared at Port of Yokohama. • If shipment arrives at Port of Tokyo, transportation charge from Tokyo to Yokohama will be incurred.
Q: How many bottles of alcohol can be included in HHGS shipment to Japan?
Approximately 80 bottles for FCL shipment. Note that there is NO GUARANTEE, as the decision depends on the each customs officer. Only three bottles (750 ml x 3) will be duty free if shipper declared a customs form.
Q: Is it possible to send food items / alcohol via air shipment?
This is not suggested since customs for air shipments are more strict than sea shipment. It is better not to send any food items via air, but if the shipper insists, please contact us in order for us to provide further information and suggestions. Certain foods are prohibited to import: Meat product including beef jerky, sausage and ham
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FAQ – Import 2
Q: VISA has not yet been issued. Can shipper receive his/her shipment?
Shipper can receive his/her shipment under the following condition: • Shipper is in Japan. • Shipper’s company in Japan issues a letter to confirm that VISA is currently being processed. • Other necessary documents for normal customs clearance are completed.
Q: Does shipper have to be in Japan when his/her shipment arrives?
YES. Please ask our office if there is an issue with this matter.
Q: Is the Customs Form C No.5360 important for clearance in Japan?
YES. Without the Customs Form, shipper is required to prepare a separate apology letter written to the Customs Office. It is also important for shippers to declare 200,000 yen value worth of new items in the shipment duty free, plus 3 bottles of alcohol also duty free.
Q: Is Wooden Packing Material allowed?
Yes, although note that Fumigation Certificate will be enforced for all Wooden Packing Materials in all Japan Sea and Air ports effective April 1, 2007.
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