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Originally Posted by njstone
It was my understanding that the US Military goods don't go through Japanese customs,...
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Everything goes through Customs.

The level of interest and inspection is the variable part.
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Originally Posted by njstone
and I'm also of the understanding that the US doesn't charge customs for your own property that the military ships back to the States for you. If I'm WRONG here, this could be a big problem ...
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Same as above. Yes it is true that US Returned goods are free. Tobacco is one of those things that can throw a red flag though. And while you can bring everything back free you can be required to PROVE it is from the US.
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