Do you intend to bring a gift as usual for friends when traveling to Japan? Do you need to bring medicines, electronics, and other products in your luggage? In this article, we will see what is prohibited and allowed to bring to Japan in your luggage.
It is worth remembering that each country has its own rules regarding what is allowed or not to bring in luggage. If you have a layover in another country, make sure you comply with all the rules.
You may have to fill out a form about your belongings before leaving Brazil or upon entering Japan. At the airport in Brazil, you will be alerted about what is or is not allowed in luggage.
You also need to be careful not to bring too many belongings of high value on your trip, simply because they may be taxed when returning to Brazil. Clothes and electronic equipment such as cameras, tablets, and cell phones are exempt from taxes, but don’t try to return to Brazil with 3 cell phones in your luggage as it could be risky.
What is prohibited to bring in luggage when traveling to Japan?
Let’s start by mentioning the obvious; everyone should know that it is absolutely prohibited to bring firearms, knives, drugs, and dangerous chemicals, as well as counterfeit money, cards, and documents. Don’t even think about items like lighters, scissors, and pocket knives…
Although Japan is famous for the consumption of erotic games and manga, bringing books, drawings, and pornographic photos exposed to the public is completely prohibited. Plants and animals without authorization are also prohibited to prevent the transmission of diseases.
It is important to pay attention to the luggage standards allowed by ANAC for international flights. If you are traveling to Japan, for example, don’t forget to organize your luggage so that you don’t forget anything important.
Food and processed meats such as salami, calabrese sausage, cheese, fresh fruits, raw seeds, and any perishable food are prohibited. Chocolates, canned goods, and dried fruits like plums are allowed. Always bring them in their original packaging!
Aerosols (shaving cream and deodorant) can be brought, but you must observe the maximum size allowed by the airline. It is recommended to bring medicines with a prescription in English to avoid problems.
Although Japan is open to airsoft, you are not allowed to bring them to Japan, nor swords or hunting weapons. Avoid products that could be confused with drugs, poisons, explosives, or harmful items to prevent confusion and problems upon entering Japan.
How not to be stopped at customs or taxed in Japan
Every country has a limit on the value of products you can bring in without being taxed. Unfortunately, we can only bring $500 USD worth of products without being taxed, while Japan allows the entry of up to 200,000 yen ($2000 USD) without tax.
Most people should know that personal use products, clothes, and some accessories do not count towards this taxable amount. In Japan, any product valued under 10,000 yen does not count towards this total, but there is a limit where they may consider a large quantity as intent to trade.
You can bring without being taxed:
- 3 bottles of alcoholic beverages of 750ml each;
- 100 cigars and 400 cigarettes with a maximum of 500g (half for Japanese);
- 2 bottles of perfume;
Each additional bottle of beverage may be taxed at approximately 200 to 500 yen. We recommend not bringing anything in large quantities to avoid problems. The tax rate on declared products is 15%.
Undeclared cash can lead to problems; you can carry a maximum of $10,000 (1,000,000 yen) without needing to declare it.
You should be more afraid when returning to Brazil than when bringing to Japan, because the tax exemption limits in Brazil are quite poor.
Other important information for your trip to Japan
Japan does not require an international vaccination card like some countries, but pay attention to the countries where you have layovers. Some other restrictions may be established by airlines or involved countries.
If you plan to bring an animal or medicine, you need to ensure all authorizations and documents are in order to avoid any issues. I hope you have a good trip, and be careful not to take too much advantage of the Tax Free and be stopped at Brazilian customs exceeding the $500 limit.
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