Travel rules
Can I bring tea into Japan?
For 'bring tea into Japan', the decisive facts are the exact item/activity, quantity/value, personal versus commercial purpose and location. Apply the linked Customs/aviation rule to those facts rather than using a generic travel allowance.
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What you need to know
Requirements & exceptions
- Rules depend on exact item/activity and purpose.
- Commercial quantities/use can trigger different rules.
Documents
- Passport
- Item/activity-specific certificate or permit where required
Likely cost
Declaration itself may be free; duties, taxes, quarantine, permit or operator costs can apply.
Where to act
Japan Customs and the relevant quarantine/regulatory authority.