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  1. Moving to Australia
  2. Moving to New Zealand
  3. Moving to United States
  4. Moving to United Kingdom
  5. Moving to Singapore
  6. Moving to Saudi Arabia
  7. Moving to Sri Lanka
  8. Moving to Japan
  9. Moving to China
  10. Moving to Indonesia
  11. Moving to South Africa
  12. Moving to France
  13. Moving to Germany
  14. Moving to Thailand
  15. Moving to India
  16. Moving to Canada
  17. Moving to Hongkong
  18. Moving to Malaysia


Moving to Japan

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
  • 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
  • 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
Restricted Goods
  • Three (3) bottles (around 760cc) alcoholic beverages
  • 400 pieces of cigarettes per adult

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