🇯🇵 Japan— Cash & Currency
Japan Customs (Ministry of Finance)
2026-04-25
Declaration Threshold
US$9,000
JPY
You must declare to customs if you are carrying cash, traveler's cheques, money orders, or negotiable bearer instruments totaling above this amount when entering or leaving Japan.
What Must Be Declared
| Instrument | Declaration Required |
|---|---|
| Physical currency (any currency) | Yes, if above threshold |
| Traveler's cheques | Yes, if above threshold |
| Bank drafts / money orders | Yes, if above threshold |
| Bearer bonds / negotiable instruments | Yes, if above threshold |
| Credit cards / debit cards | Generally no |
| Electronic payment apps | Generally no |
Failure to declare
Carrying undeclared cash above the threshold can result in seizure of funds, fines, and in some jurisdictions criminal prosecution. When in doubt, declare.
Additional Country Notes
- 01Japan has strict rules on stimulant drugs — some common Western medicines (Vyvanse, Adderall, certain cold medicines) are prohibited without a yakkan shoumei (import certificate).
- 02Customs Declaration Form (Form C) must be completed on arrival.
- 03Consumption tax is 10% (reduced rate 8% for food and non-alcoholic beverages, newspapers).
- 04Japan has FTAs with numerous countries including the EU, US, and CPTPP members.
- 05APA (Authorized Economic Operator) program facilitates trusted importers.
- 06Visitor duty-free shopping is available for purchases at eligible retailers in Japan.
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