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Moving services to Japan

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Popularly known as “The Land of Rising Sun”, Japan is one of the top developed countries in the world. With high living standards and rapid growth in all sectors including technology, science, automobiles and others, Japan provides a huge opportunity for people from across the globe. This attracts a huge population to relocate to Japan for reasons like job, business, education and more.
Across International Relocation provides you a complete relocation solution to Japan, by assisting you in all aspects of packing and shipping your goods with customs clearance.
Information you need to know on Japanese Import Customs Regulations:

Moving to Japan is a fantastically energizing possibility. Between delightful cooking, excellent goals in nature, a portion of the world’s generally fascinating and current urban communities, and an enamouring old culture, it’s no big surprise such a significant number of individuals from around the globe are picking Japan for their retirement, vocations, or only their next experience.
Notwithstanding your explanations behind movement, moving to Japan can feel like a bear of an errand to take on. Outfitted with the correct data, be that as it may, you’ll appreciate life on the Asian island in a matter of moments. This guide will walk you through all that you have to think about the way toward moving to Japan.
Japan is one of a couple of nations where the visa procedure is to a great extent indistinguishable paying little mind to whether you’re British, Australian, American, or from the EU. It’s additionally one of the most clear.
You’ll should simply to apply for the applicable visa, contingent upon your purpose behind remaining in Japan, at the closest Japanese Embassy or Consulate General in your nation of origin.

Specific Information

Owner of the goods must be present in Japan prior to Customs clearance
Require details of value of items of air shipment packing
Household goods / personal effects must be cleared within 6 months of the date of entry on Customs declaration form C5360.
Unaccompanied articles must have two Customs declaration forms
Upon arrival in Japan both forms must be submitted to the officials at the accompanied baggage inspection area
If the declaration form is not completed or certified by Customs officials upon entry, the shipment will be levied duties and taxes.
Newly-purchased items are duty and tax free up to 200,000 in Japanese Yen
Owner of the goods should hold receipts with English translation for new items, as the goods may apply duty and tax
Those living in Japan for more than 1 year may import used household items and personal effects free of duties and taxes, however within a specified timeframe
Passport copy should includes all family members indicated on form C5360 with entry stamp, visa, photo and signature.
Original Customs declaration form C5360 certificated / stamped by Customs at airport of entry

Specific Information

Automobiles, boats, and other vehicles, may be included in household goods shipments
Automobiles / other vehicles may be imported temporarily free of duty and tax
Automobiles must comply with Japanese exhaust emission control / safety regulations.
Emission control test / safety regulations will be given

Specific Information

Dogs, cats, foxes, raccoons and skunks imported into Japan must undergo import quarantine requirements according to Rabies Prevention Law.
Pets not meeting required criteria must remain at an Animal Quarantine Service for a period up to 180 days.
According to the import inspection results, pets/animals may be denied entry into Japan
Animals / pets must be implanted with a microchip adhering ISO standards 11784 / 11785
Following preparation prior to import are recommended:
- Notify agent at least 40 days prior to arrival date
- Get Approval for import inspection of animal /pet
- Clinical inspection before departure – rabies and leptospirosis
- Certification from a government agency of origin
- Pet transport cage must sealed
Criteria to be met for importation:
- Microchip number
- Kept for past 180 days in the exporting country / kept in designated regions since exported from Japan.
- Not infected nor suspected of being infected with rabies
- No occurrence of rabies in past 2 years.
- Immunizations for diseases other than rabies / parasite treatment
The transport cage seal number
The quarantine period of pets/animal entering Japan will be within 12 hours if the Pets/animal have a microchip implanted and vaccinated twice against rabies
After vaccination pet/animal must receive subsequent rabies booster vaccinations.
Quarantine examinations performed at private residences are not accepted.

Plants with / without soil / fresh fruits / vegetables
Import fresh meat – poultry / sausage / ham / bacon or other meat products
Bones/ eggs / fat / blood / skins / hides / pelts/ Fur / hair / feathers/ down/ horns/ antlers/ hooves
Medicines and cosmetics
Firearms

Opium, ether, narcotic drugs and utensils for opium smoking, stimulants
Psychotropic substances
Coins, paper money, banknotes, securities
Books, drawings, carvings, and other article
Articles infringe upon rights in patents, designs, utility-models, trademarks, neighbouring rights, copyrights, layout design of integrated circuits
Firearms -pistols, rifles, machine guns, bullets)
Weapons – swords, daggers, bows and arrows