International moving from Beijing to Tokyo

Client Information: Mr. Sun;
Shipping Route: Beijing to Tokyo;
Service Date: January 19, 2019;
Case Summary: Mr. Sun from Beijing emigrated to settle in Tokyo, Japan, and entrusted Seapoe with shipping his luggage and belongings, approximately 10 cubic meters in volume, by sea.

Japan, as a neighboring country separated from China by a narrow strip of water, has become the preferred destination for a growing number of emigrants thanks to its beautiful natural environment, high civic standards, sound public security, comprehensive social security system, and abundant medical and educational resources. In addition, sharing the same East Asian cultural sphere makes Japan a good choice for many Chinese who are tired of domestic life and preparing to emigrate and settle abroad. That is why Mr. Sun from Beijing chose to emigrate and settle in Tokyo, Japan.

After preparing to sell his house in China, Mr. Sun began shipping some of his furniture and other belongings to Japan. He found Seapoe Relo through a friend's introduction, so after a brief conversation they signed the shipping contract. After an on-site assessment, the volume of items Mr. Sun needed to ship was about 10 cubic meters, so he was advised to choose LCL sea freight service, which is convenient and cost-effective. Mr. Sun first packed up some miscellaneous items himself, and Seapoe provided him with professional packing materials and cartons for organizing loose items. For large furniture and other items, Seapoe's staff would pack them when they came to collect the goods.

At the agreed time, Seapoe's staff came to collect and pack the goods. Their professional and skilled packing techniques ensured that Mr. Sun's personal belongings would not be damaged during the long sea voyage.

Points to Note When Moving from Beijing to Tokyo

1. Documents required for customs clearance when moving to Japan: a photocopy of the photo page and signature page of your passport, a copy of your ID card, a customs clearance authorization letter, an itemized list of belongings, and a declaration of separately shipped items (this form is provided by airport customs).
2. For valuables such as pianos, mahogany furniture, antiques, sculptures, artworks, and precious calligraphy and paintings, in addition to professional packing, it is recommended to purchase insurance for extra protection.
3. Items that can be brought into Japan duty-free: 3 bottles of alcohol, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grams of pipe tobacco or a total of 250 grams of tobacco products, 3 ounces of perfume, and other items with a total overseas market value of no more than 200,000 yen.
4. Counterfeit goods, pirated DVDs and CDs, and other goods that infringe intellectual property rights; pornographic books and magazines, especially those involving child pornography; prohibited drugs, stimulants, marijuana, and narcotics; firearms, ammunition, and weapons, gunpowder, and raw materials for chemical weapons; counterfeit currency and counterfeit securities — these items are prohibited from being brought into Japanese territory.