Shipping Container to Japan | Moving to Japan
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Shipping to Japan from Australia
When shipping a 20FT or 40FT container (FCL) to Japan you are paying a fixed sea-freight rate (subject to USD/AUD exchange rate/s) and may fill up as little or as much of the sole-purpose container as you wish.
With this type of service, the container space is not shared with other cargoes and your goods are not handled from one container to another at several points during transit such as is the case with shared container services (LCL), rather, the goods stay in the same container they were packed at origin, until delivery at the final destination.
What size shipping container do I need for moving my personal effects to Japan?
- 20FT shipping containers have inner dimensions as follows and a capacity of 33m3//1,158cubic feet:
- 5.90m x 2.35m x 2.38m // 19.35 ft x 7.71 ft x 7.80 ft
- 20FT containers are usually sufficient for an entire 2-3 bedroom house contents
- 40FT shipping containers have inner dimensions as follows and have a capacity of 67m3//2,372cubic feet:
- 12.01m x 2.35m x 2.38m // 39.39 ft x 7.71 ft x 7.80 ft
- 40FT containers are usually sufficient for an entire 2-3 bedroom house contents and a motor vehicle, or, an entire 4-5 bedroom house contents.
- 40FT (High Cube) shipping containers have inner dimensions as follows and have a capacity of 76m3//2,679cubic feet:
- 12.01m x 2.35m x 2.69m // 39.39 ft x 7.71 ft x 8.82 ft
- 40HC containers are 30cm//1foot higher than a standard 40FT container and are designed for when that little bit of extra space is needed for excess cargoes.
What if I wish to ship only a smaller volume of goods to Japan?
If you wish to send only boxes and/or minimal amounts of furniture, our shared container services (LCL) may be the best option for you.
The minimal charge in our shared container services is 1m3//cubic metre, equivalent to approximately 10 standard moving cartons (tea-chest size), these cartons are 43cm x 41cm x 60cm each. See our LCL page here for more information about this type of shipping service.
Are you planning on Moving to Japan?
We provide self pack options or professional packing services (should you require them) to move your household goods and/or motor vehicle/s in 20FT and 40FT shipping container/s from your door in Australia to your door in Japan*.
*Note: For all inland locations except for Tokyo via Yokohama, importer must have their own 3rd party agent to import customs clear the cargo & arrange delivery to the door.
If you have owned and used the goods for more than 12 months, and are planning to move to Japan after being outside of the country for more than 12 months, you may be eligible to import your goods tax/duty free in reasonable quantities and not for re-sale. Shipment to arrive within 6 months of transfer of residence.
Required documents for duty free import:
- Copy of the importers passport photo page
- Bill of Lading (provided once cargo is shipped)
- Comprehensive valued inventory list in English or Japanese, signed and dated, each carton is to have a comprehensive description of the contents I,e, 9 shirts, 1 coat, 5 pants, 4 pairs of shoes.
- Proofs of living outside of Japan for a period of at least 12 months, property lease//purchase, utility bills, tax filings etc
- Proofs of taking up residency in Japan.
- Customs Form C5360-2 if you are a non-national, and, customs form C5360 if you are a returning national. This is obtained at the customs counter at the airport of arrival. Two sets to be completed, customs will stamp both, one must be kept for providing to clearance agent in Japan (original only).
- Letter from Employer or Proof of Employment (contract) for VISA holders.
- Residence VISA (if applicable)
- VISA holders may be required to supply a bank deposit guarantee equating to the amount of taxes/duties applicable.
Required documents for vehicle importation: Passport, Customs Form 5360/5360-2, Drivers Licence and Registration Card, Engine & Chassis numbers, Purchase Invoice, Vehicle Manual, Proof the vehicle has been owned/used at origin (if claiming duty free import), statement that the importer will not sell the vehicle within 24 months after importation.
The motor vehicle needs to be listed on the container manifest and the shipping documents showing the motor vehicle make/model/year/VIN.
Taxes/duties may apply for motor vehicles, modifications may be required to meet Japanese emission standards, green light must be given by destination agent prior to shipping any motor vehicles.
If you are considering moving to Japan speak to one of our friendly professionals to assist you with all your shipping related questions, call us on +6129575-7614.
