Sea freight luggage from Beijing to Osaka

Client Information: Mr. Wang;
Shipping Route: Beijing to Osaka;
Service Date: June 18, 2019;
Case Summary: Mr. Wang from Beijing commissioned Seapoe Relo to ship 3 cubic meters of luggage and personal belongings by sea to Osaka, Japan

Osaka, located in the Kansai region of Japan, is the second-largest city in the country, ranking third nationwide in population density. It is a historic and cultural city of Japan, one of the earliest regions in the country to see commercial and trade development, and also a youthful metropolis. Osaka has a developed economy, a beautiful environment, lower prices than Tokyo, and a less stressful pace of life. Living in Osaka feels more comfortable and relaxed, which is why many friends preparing to settle in Japan often choose Osaka—and that is exactly what Mr. Wang from Beijing did.

Mr. Wang chose Seapoe to ship some computers, books, artworks, clothing, some simple furniture, and other personal belongings to Osaka, Japan, with a total volume of around 5 cubic meters. Seapoe provided cartons for Mr. Wang to pack and organize books and clothes, while computers, artworks, and furniture were handled with professional packing materials by Seapoe staff during door-to-door pickup, effectively protecting the items from damage caused by bumps and knocks during transportation.

A few days ago, Seapoe staff went to Mr. Wang's home in Beijing to pack and process the items to be shipped. The professional multi-material, multi-layer packing ensured the safety of the items during transportation.

Points to Note When Moving from Beijing to Osaka

1. Documents and items required for Japanese customs clearance: copy of passport (photo page, visa page, and Japanese entry stamp page), unaccompanied baggage declaration form (with customs stamp), packing list, ocean bill of lading, and keys to any locked luggage

2. Persons who have resided in Japan for more than one year may import used household goods and personal effects duty-free within the prescribed period.

3. No declaration can be made after entering Japan, so be sure to declare at customs upon entry. If you fail to declare or forget to declare, your personal belongings will be declared as "general cargo," and any customs duties, consumption taxes, and other costs arising therefrom will be borne by the client.

4. Never include items prohibited or restricted under international transport conventions in your shipment, such as animal and plant products, CITES-restricted items, pornographic materials, drugs, narcotics, etc. If found by Japanese customs, they will be destroyed or composition testing fees will be incurred.

5. Newly purchased single items valued at over 200,000 yen will not be exempt from duty even if declared as unaccompanied goods. For cosmetics declared as unaccompanied goods, the limit is 24 items. Items for personal use that exceed the limits set by laws and regulations require the submission of necessary permits. (Medicines, food) and other items may incur additional fees upon customs clearance.