Ivory & CITES-Listed Items → Japan

Ivory & CITES-Listed Items import prohibited

Details

Ivory & CITES-Listed Items import prohibited. Enforcement in Japan carries fines from JPY 5,000,000 to JPY 30,000,000 and imprisonment up to 10 years in aggravated cases under Customs Law Art. 109; Narcotics Control Law; Cannabis Control Law.

Leaving with this item

Elephant ivory may not be taken out of Japan — CITES Appendix I listing and domestic ivory laws prohibit cross-border movement of post-1975 ivory, and antique exemptions require permits.

Practical advice

Do not bring ivory & cites-listed items to this country. Penalties may be severe. If unsure, declare on arrival — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods found in screening are seized and fined.

Customs authority

Japan Customs (Ministry of Finance) · https://www.customs.go.jp