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International Moving Guide |
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- Moving to Australia
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Moving to New Zealand
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Moving to United States
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Moving to United Kingdom
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Moving to Singapore
- Moving to Saudi Arabia
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Moving to Sri Lanka
- Moving to Japan
- Moving to China
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Moving to Indonesia
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Moving to South Africa
- Moving
to France
- Moving to Germany
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Moving to Thailand
- Moving to India
- Moving to Canada
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Moving to Hongkong
- 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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