Moving cigar collection overseas

02-10-2010, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kydsid

Ya not to mention the military restriction on tobacco and alcohol in personal goods shipments but: How large is large? Because their are Customs issues both entering them into Japan and when you return to the States.

If you are talking multiple coolers I can give you some advice pertaining to what you will be returning with and at least point you in the right direction to talk to Japanese Customs. PM me if you want more info.

It was my understanding that the US Military goods don't go through Japanese customs, 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 ...

Whynot · 02-10-2010, 01:35 PM

I am not sure about tobacco, but it recently change so you could ship alcohol with household. My plan is to tape up a cooler for my initial 500 lbs quick shipment and do the same for the rest in household goods. The moving company that TMO hires won't give a rat behind what you put in your coolers.

T.G · 02-10-2010, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by njstone

It was my understanding that the US Military goods don't go through Japanese customs, 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 ...

You have a PM.

kydsid · 02-10-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by njstone

It was my understanding that the US Military goods don't go through Japanese customs,...

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 ...

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.

If you have further concerns or questions feel free to PM or ask here.

02-10-2010, 01:35 PM	#2
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