🇯🇵 Moving to Japan
Japan Customs accepts unaccompanied baggage Form C-5360 within 6 months of arrival. Used personal-effects duty-free; new items attract standard duty + 10% consumption tax.
Transfer of Residence rules
- Residency required
- 12+ months abroad
- Exemption value (USD)
- No fixed cap
- Original receipt required
- Yes
- Used-vs-new line
- Owned + used abroad before arrival
Last verified 2026-04-28.