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What can you bring into Japan?

Japan Customs, Customs and Tariff Bureau, Ministry of Finance Japan · Japan Customs (Customs and Tariff Bureau, Ministry of Finance) · Japan Customs · MHLW 医薬局 監視指導・麻薬対策課
At a glance
Tobacco 200 piece Restricted Last verified 2026-09-19 Alcohol 3 piece Allowed Last verified 2026-09-19 Cash 1000000 currency amount Declare Last verified 2026-09-19 Duty-free value allowance 200,000 JPY Restricted Last verified 2026-09-18
Categories
Tobacco and vaping products Cigarettes 200 piece · Cigars 50 piece · Loose/pipe tobacco 250 gram 24 rules Restricted
General allowances Gifts and personal goods 200,000 JPY · Personal exemption, absence over 24 hours 200,000 JPY · Personal exemption, absence over 48 hours 200,000 JPY 27 rules Restricted
Cash and valuables Cash and bearer negotiable instruments (all currencies) 1000000 currency amount · Cross-border movement of monetary instruments (cash and bearer negotiable instruments) 1,000,000 JPY · Currency and monetary instruments (CAN$10,000 reporting) 1,000,000 JPY 13 rules Declare
Pets and live animals 5 rules Restricted
Animal and plant products Powdered infant milk, infant food and special foods required for medical reasons 200,000 JPY 18 rules Prohibited
Food consumables Processed food 200,000 JPY · Chewing gum 200,000 JPY · Tea 200,000 JPY 8 rules Allowed
Commercial goods, relocation and vehicles Commercial goods, repair items and company samples 300,000 JPY 2 rules Declare
Cosmetics and personal care Perfume and toilet water 56 milliliter · Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) 100 milliliter · Duty-free liquids in a sealed security bag 24 piece 6 rules Restricted
Cultural property and antiques Cultural property 200,000 JPY · Registered antiquities and cultural property 200,000 JPY · Cultural goods and antiques 200,000 JPY 5 rules Allowed
Electronics and batteries Power bank 200,000 JPY · Portable electronic devices with installed battery 200,000 JPY · Smart luggage with built-in battery 200,000 JPY 9 rules Restricted
Medicines and medical devices External-use medicine (personal use) 24 piece · Personal-use cosmetics (each item) 24 piece · Personal medical device 1 set 14 rules Restricted
Narcotics and controlled substances 1 rule Prohibited
Weapons, explosives and dangerous goods Printed matter, film and recorded media under content restrictions 200,000 JPY · Unmanned aircraft (drones) 200,000 JPY · Dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid) 2.5 kilogram 41 rules Prohibited
Alcoholic beverages Spirits and wine 3 piece · Beer 3 piece · Wine 3 piece 17 rules Restricted

What happens if you do not declare

  • Step 1: Standard duty
  • Step 1: Quarantine
  • Step 1: Flat rate tax, Standard duty Statute: 関税定率法（明治四十三年法律第五十四号）第三条の二第一項
  • Step 1: Reported to authority Statute: カスタムスアンサー7305（関税法第67条、外国為替及び外国貿易法第19条第3項）
  • Step 1: Criminal prosecution, Confiscation Statute: 関税法第百九条第一項
  • Step 2: Administrative fine, Confiscation
  • Step 2: Return to origin
  • Step 2: Standard duty Statute: 関税法（昭和二十九年法律第六十一号）第六条の二第一項第二号イ
  • Step 3: Criminal prosecution
  • Step 3: Criminal prosecution, Administrative fine Statute: 関税法第百十一条第一項
  • Step 4: Confiscation Statute: 関税法第百十八条第一項
  • Step 5: Criminal prosecution Statute: 関税法第百十条第一項
Official authorities 44 official sources
  1. Japan Customs, Customs and Tariff Bureau, Ministry of Finance Japan 7105 Duty-Free Allowance for Accompanied Personal Effects of Overseas Travelers (FAQ)
  2. Japan Customs (Customs and Tariff Bureau, Ministry of Finance) 海外旅行者の免税範囲
  3. Japan Customs 7105 Duty-Free Allowance for Accompanied Personal Effects of Overseas Travelers (FAQ)
  4. Japan Customs, Customs and Tariff Bureau, Ministry of Finance Japan Procedures of Passenger Clearance
  5. MHLW 医薬局 監視指導・麻薬対策課 医薬品等の個人輸入について ｜厚生労働省
  6. Animal Quarantine Service (AQS), Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) Import dogs and cats into Japan (from non-designated regions)
  7. Kinki Regional Bureau of Health and Welfare, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan 税関からハガキが届いた場合（個人の方）
  8. Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (Japan) 医薬品等輸入手続質疑応答集（Ｑ＆Ａ）について
  9. Japan Customs (Customs and Tariff Bureau, Ministry of Finance) 支払手段等の携帯輸出入の手続
  10. Japan Customs, Customs and Tariff Bureau, Ministry of Finance Japan 3105 Importation of Alcoholic Beverages(FAQ)
  11. Japan Customs, Customs and Tariff Bureau, Ministry of Finance Japan Notice! Cannabis
  12. Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) Information for those who are bringing medicines for personal use into Japan｜厚生労働省
  13. e-Gov 法令検索 (national statute database, Digital Agency) — Customs Act 関税法（昭和二十九年法律第六十一号）第六十九条の十一（輸入してはならない貨物）
  14. Japan Customs, Ministry of Finance Japan IPR Border Enforcement by Japan Customs
  15. Japan Customs 9005 For Overseas Travelers (Quasi-drugs/ Cosmetics, etc. )
  16. Japan Customs 7105 : Duty-Free Allowance for Accompanied Personal Effects of Overseas Travelers
  17. Japan Customs (Ministry of Finance Japan) 7105 海外旅行者の携帯品の免税範囲（カスタムスアンサー）
  18. Japan Customs 7305 Export/Import of Means of Payment, etc. (FAQ)
  19. Animal Quarantine Service (AQS), Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) Bringing animal products into Japan from overseas (by baggage, international parcels)
  20. Plant Protection Station, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) Regulations when Bringing Plants into Japan from Another Country
  21. Animal Quarantine Service, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan Entry Dogs & Cats
  22. Japan Customs, Ministry of Finance Japan 1808 Outline of import restrictions in accordance with CITES (FAQ)
  23. Narcotics Control Department, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Application Guidance | NARCOTICS CONTROL DEPARTMENT
  24. Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Bringing medicines for personal use into Japan
  25. Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan 医薬品等輸入手続質疑応答集（Ｑ＆Ａ）について
  26. Japan Customs 7107 Import of Animals and Plants Carried in as Baggage (Animal Quarantine and Plant Quarantine)
  27. Japan Customs 7109 Procedures for Importing Commercial Goods as Accompanied Baggage or Entrusted Goods (FAQ)
  28. Yokohama Plant Protection Station, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan Request to people coming to Japan（英語）
  29. Ministry of Justice, Japan Law Translation Database System Radio Act
  30. Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) 機内への持込み又はお預け手荷物に制限がある品目の代表例
  31. Aviation Security Office, Civil Aviation Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT/JCAB) Security Control for Screening Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAGs) carried into International Passenger Flights departing from Airports in Japan
  32. Aviation Security Office, Civil Aviation Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan List and Description of LAGs Restriction
  33. Japan Customs 1801 Outline of other relevant laws and ordinances referred to by Customs (FAQ)
  34. Japan Customs, Customs and Tariff Bureau, Ministry of Finance Japan 1806 Private importation of drugs, cosmetics, etc.(FAQ)
  35. Japan Customs 1809 銃砲刀剣類所持等取締法に基づく輸入規制の税関における確認内容（カスタムスアンサー）
  36. Animal Quarantine Service, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) 肉製品などのおみやげについて：動物検疫所
  37. Japan Customs Goods with Prohibitions, Controls and Restrictions
  38. Japan Customs (Customs and Tariff Bureau, Ministry of Finance Japan) 9009 For Overseas Travelers (Notification System for the Importation of Animals)
  39. Japan Customs (Ministry of Finance Japan) 9005　海外旅行者向け（医薬品・化粧品等）（カスタムスアンサー）
  40. Plant Protection Station, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) 旅行者（携行品）：植物防疫所
  41. Japan Customs, Ministry of Finance Japan 9007: For Overseas Tourists (Plant Protection)
  42. Japan Customs 表−1 乗組員の携帯品等の免税範囲
  43. e-Gov 法令検索 (national statute database, Digital Agency) — Act for Controlling the Possession of Firearms or Swords and Other Such Weapons 銃砲刀剣類所持等取締法（昭和三十三年法律第六号）第三条（所持の禁止）
  44. Japan Customs, Ministry of Finance Japan 9006 For Overseas Tourists (Animal Quarantine)
Last verified 2026-09-19 Report a mistake with this rule