7101 Overview of customs procedures upon entry (FAQ)
１．Flow of entry
When returning to Japan from abroad, the various procedures from arrival at the airport to entry into the country are as follows.
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２．Customs declarations
Japan Customs requires all passengers entering Japan to submit a Declaration of Accompanied Articles and Unaccompanied Articles in order to prevent terrorism and smuggling, and to ensure prompt and proper customs clearance.
３．Main customs procedures and application documents
| Main Customs Procedures |
application documents | Reference | |
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| Declaration of Accompanied Articles |
Declaration ofAccompanied Articlesand UnaccompaniedArticles | １ copy |
・Declaration of AccompaniedArticles and UnaccompaniedArticles ・Example for filling outdeclaration form ・Procedures for DeclaringUnaccompanied Articles |
| Declaration of< Unaccompanied Articles |
２ copy |
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| Declaration of Cash, Checks (including T/C), Promissory Notes, Securities which exceed the 1 million JPY. |
Declaration of carryingof means of payment,etc. | １ copy |
Import of Means of Payment, etc. |
（Reference）
・Procedures of Passenger Clearance
・Duty-free/Tax-free Allowance
・Goods with Prohibitions, Controls and Restrictions
・Import of Animals and Plants Carried in as Baggage
・Import Procedures of Accompanied Hunting Guns
If you have an inquiry regarding customs formalities, etc., please feel free to ask a customs counselor at the nearest Customs office.
For consultations on customs procedures, please contact the nearest Customs Counselor.
Please see No. 9301 for inquiries.