How many items can one buy and bring back home from Japan?

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My friend is about to come home to Vietnam after 1 year working in Japan. Some family members and friends asked her to buy electronics and other stuff for them; she also bought a new laptop and mobile phone for herself.

So what kind of items and how much can she buy in Japan and bring back to Vietnam legally? And what she should do to avoid getting blocked at the airport?

This is her first time going abroad; she and I don't have experience in this area so please tell us anything we need to know.



Best Answer

There are normally no legal limits, but customs will want dues for everything above a certain amount.
Look up what the free amount for your country is, and what are the customs dues for anything above.




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What are you allowed to bring back from Japan?

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Can you bring snacks back from Japan?

Yes, of course, you can bring food outside of Japan. Japan does not care, at all.

What can you bring back from Japan to UK?

customs laws If it's a reasonable amount that looks like it is for personal use they won't worry at all. You can take whatever food you like out of Japan, but you need to check with British customs as to what you can take into the UK.

Can you import things from Japan?

Thanks to a new trade law announced recently, however, Americans can now purchase goods with a higher maximum limit than before without duty or import taxation. Despite the presence of customs and duties, you can have access to a range of these unique products, brought to you directly from Japan with SUPER DELIVERY.



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