Tattoo Equipment → Japan

Tattoo Equipment restricted; documentation or permits may apply

Details

Tattoo Equipment restricted; documentation or permits may apply. Enforcement in Japan carries fines from JPY 100,000 to JPY 5,000,000 under Customs Law (Kanzeihō) Art. 110, Art. 111 (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).

Documentation required

• Check destination requirements

Leaving with this item

Personal tattoo equipment may be exported from Japan freely at personal-use quantities.

Practical advice

Professional tattoo equipment requires destination health-department licensing for use; carriage clears as personal effects but commercial work at destination needs local certification. Carry equipment in original cases.

Customs authority

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