Travel rules
Can I bring alcohol into Japan duty-free?
Yes within Japan Customs' traveler duty-free allowance; amounts above the allowance must be declared and may be taxed.
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What you need to know
Requirements & exceptions
- Use the current traveler allowance.
Documents
- Passport
- Item/activity-specific permits or certificates if required
Likely cost
No fee merely to declare lawful personal items, but duties/taxes or quarantine/certification costs can apply when allowances or import conditions are exceeded.
Where to act
Japan Customs at the port of entry/exit; animal/plant quarantine separately where the item requires it.