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Japan Customs Laptop Guide

Customs Risk:Low Risk

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What to Say (Scripts)

Safe to Say (Recommended)

"Here for autumn leaves—laptop only stores my travel photos."tourist

Avoid Saying (Dangerous)

"Carrying three new laptops for clients in Tokyo."work

Official Policy

Japan Customs treats personal electronics as duty-free up to JPY 200,000 and two items per category. Additional brand-new laptops may be taxed as merchandise, and officers can request proof of export for tax-free purchases.

*Policy summaries are based on official government sources and traveler reports.

Recent Real Cases

Lost MacBook logged at Narita customs

1/27/2025

questioned

Said:

"I reported it immediately and showed proof it was personal."

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