General allowances
Plane Customs| Item | Verdict | Limit | Condition | Declaration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gifts and personal goods | Restricted | 200,000 JPY | Extra conditions apply | Above allowance |
| Personal exemption, absence over 24 hours | Allowed | 200,000 JPY | — | Not required |
| Personal exemption, absence over 48 hours | Allowed | 200,000 JPY | — | Not required |
| Personal exemption, absence over 7 days | Allowed | 200,000 JPY | — | Not required |
| Gifts sent by post | Allowed | 200,000 JPY | — | Not required |
| Motor vehicle fuel | Allowed | 200,000 JPY | — | Not required |
| Used articles and personal belongings | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band) | Allowed | 200,000 JPY | — | Not required |
| Driver and crew border-shop bundle | Allowed | 15,000 JPY | — | Not required |
| Personal goods (Annex-9 B) | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Goods eligible for the $1,000 flat rate of duty | Allowed | 200,000 JPY | — | Not required |
| Photo or video camera | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Mobile phone or wireless device | Allowed | 200,000 JPY | — | Not required |
| Television | Allowed | 200,000 JPY | — | Not required |
| Video camera | Allowed | 200,000 JPY | — | Not required |
| Photo camera | Allowed | 200,000 JPY | — | Not required |
| Laptop or personal computer | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| GPS device | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Radio and radio-cassette player | Allowed | 200,000 JPY | — | Not required |
| Audio and video recorder/player | Allowed | 200,000 JPY | — | Not required |
| Game console | Allowed | 200,000 JPY | — | Not required |
| Musical instrument | Allowed | 200,000 JPY | — | Not required |
| Sports equipment | Allowed | 200,000 JPY | — | Not required |
| Medical device | Allowed | 1 set | — | Not required |
| Night vision device | Allowed | 200,000 JPY | — | Not required |
| Other personal item | Allowed | 200,000 JPY | — | Not required |
| Tablet and smartwatch | Allowed | 200,000 JPY | — | Not required |
Official sources
Last verified 2026-09-19
- 7105 Duty-Free Allowance for Accompanied Personal Effects of Overseas Travelers (FAQ) Japan Customs
- 海外旅行者の免税範囲 Japan Customs (Customs and Tariff Bureau, Ministry of Finance)
- Procedures of Passenger Clearance Japan Customs, Customs and Tariff Bureau, Ministry of Finance Japan
- 表−1 乗組員の携帯品等の免税範囲 Japan Customs
- Information for those who are bringing medicines for personal use into Japan|厚生労働省 Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)