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Hoser · Joined: 19 Mar 2005 Posts: 694 Location: Toronto, Canada

Anywhere I can find the information of what kind of duty you might have to pay when importing from the US? I think I can get a deal on a Sony e-reader for $200 but I'm wondering what they would hit me for when I import it to Japan (by mail)

Deep Thirteen · Joined: 23 May 2009 Posts: 39 Location: East Sea Japan

Hey. I found this discussion on Japan-Guide, might be of interest for you even though it probably doesn't answer your question.

http://www.japan-guide.com/forum/quereadisplay.html?0+31167

I know a lot about importing from Japan to the U.S., but not the other way unfortunately. I think I read on FedEx's site that you can get something without duty into Japan if it is declared as a gift (under $50) or as a sample marked not for resale under 5000 yen.

LITTLE PEACHES · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 5:24 pm Post subject:

is there a place or site that i can get information about what i can bring into japan?

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

http://www.customs.go.jp/english/c-answer_e/customsanswer_e.htm
http://www.customs.go.jp/english/summary/prohibit.htm

Don't know why you are concerned about bringing (not importing) an e-reader. It's a personal item. You're not doing business here, are you?

LITTLE PEACHES · Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:48 am Post subject:

thanks sooo much!! i appreciate it!