China → Japan

Customs clearance for shipping from China to Japan

Prepare the commercial, transport and product records needed for import coordination in Japan, with responsibilities agreed before dispatch.

Customs guide plan

A destination-specific checklist for Japan

Prepare the commercial, transport and product records needed for import coordination in Japan, with responsibilities agreed before dispatch.

01

Classification

Use an accurate product description and review the HS code.

02

Valuation

Support the declared value and transaction terms.

03

Importer

Confirm importer and customs-broker readiness.

04

Product controls

Check permits, standards, labeling and agency rules.

Gateway planner

China origins and Japan arrivals

The practical gateway depends on supplier location, cargo type, current carrier schedules and the final inland destination.

CN · SEA

Major container ports

Shenzhen / YantianGuangzhou / NanshaShanghaiNingbo-ZhoushanQingdaoXiamenTianjinDalian
CN · AIR

Major cargo airports

PVG · ShanghaiCAN · GuangzhouSZX · ShenzhenHKG · Hong KongPEK / PKX · BeijingCGO · Zhengzhou
JP · SEA

Destination ports

YokohamaTokyoKobeOsakaNagoyaHakata
JP · AIR

Destination airports

NRTHNDKIXNGOFUK

Route quote

Get a tailored China to Japan quote

Send enough detail to compare the suitable mode, gateway and delivery scope.

  • Route-specific carrier and gateway review
  • Air, sea, express and DDP options compared
  • Origin, customs and delivery scope stated clearly

Route evidence

Six cases selected for Japan planning

Destination matches appear first, followed by relevant regional cases. Select + on any card to read its full description.

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Published shipment case

1 Pieces of LED display equipment to Tokyo Narita by Air DDU

Guangzhou (CAN) → Tokyo Narita (NRT) · Air DDU · KE0320 · 1 pieces / 200 kg gross / 325.5 kg chargeable / 1.95 CBM · AWB 180-42165981
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QIFLY handled 1 pieces of LED display equipment from Guangzhou (CAN) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) on flight KE0320. The air waybill records 200 kg gross weight, 325.5 kg chargeable weight and 1.95 CBM. QIFLY coordinated pickup in China, export customs clearance, the flight, destination customs clearance and final delivery under Air DDU terms. Import duties and taxes were excluded and remained payable by the consignee.

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Published shipment case

5 Pieces of LED Displays to Tokyo by Air DDU

Shenzhen → Tokyo (NRT) · Air DDU + Dedicated Delivery · 5 pieces / 478 kg gross / 883 kg chargeable / 5.29 CBM
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QIFLY collected five pieces of LED display equipment in Shenzhen and arranged air freight to Tokyo Narita Airport. The shipment weighed 478 kg gross, 883 kg chargeable and measured 5.29 CBM. After arrival in Japan, the Air DDU service included import customs clearance coordination and dedicated-vehicle final delivery, while Japanese import duties and consumption tax were excluded and remained payable by the consignee.

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2 Pieces of LED display equipment to Seoul Incheon by Air Freight

Guangzhou (CAN) → Seoul Incheon (ICN) · Airport-to-Airport Air Freight · KE320 · 2 pieces / 83 kg gross / 100 kg chargeable / 0.46 CBM · AWB 180-27161061
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QIFLY handled 2 pieces of LED display equipment from Guangzhou (CAN) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) on flight KE320. The air waybill records 83 kg gross weight, 100 kg chargeable weight and 0.46 CBM. QIFLY arranged airport-to-airport air freight for this shipment; destination import clearance, duties, taxes and inland delivery were outside this service scope unless separately agreed.

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Published shipment case

Non-sterile medical isolation gowns from Shenzhen (SZX) to Sydney, Australia (SYD) by Air Freight

Shenzhen (SZX) → Sydney, Australia (SYD) · Air Freight · 500 pieces / 4,130 kg gross / 4,675 kg chargeable / 28.05 CBM · AWB 999-77969662
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QIFLY coordinated a air freight shipment of non-sterile medical isolation gowns from Shenzhen (SZX) to Sydney, Australia (SYD). The redacted source air waybill 999-77969662 records 500 pieces / 4,130 kg gross / 4,675 kg chargeable / 28.05 CBM. This real shipment case provides route-specific evidence for importers comparing air freight forwarding services from China.

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Published shipment case

Particulate respirators from Yantian, China to Melbourne, Australia by Ocean Freight

Yantian, China → Melbourne, Australia · Ocean Freight · 9×40HC · 57,870 kg / 612 CBM · B/L SZP078689400
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QIFLY coordinated a ocean freight shipment of particulate respirators from Yantian, China to Melbourne, Australia. The redacted source bill of lading SZP078689400 records 9×40HC · 57,870 kg / 612 CBM. This real shipment case provides route-specific evidence for importers comparing ocean freight forwarding services from China.

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Published shipment case

1 Piece of Exhibition LED Display to Singapore by Air DDP in 2 Days

Guangzhou (CAN) → Singapore (SIN) · Air DDP + Customs Clearance + Tax Payment + Appointment Delivery · 1 piece / 121 kg gross / 143 kg chargeable / 0.86 CBM / 2 days
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QIFLY arranged a two-day Air DDP shipment for an exhibitor sending LED display equipment from Guangzhou to Singapore. The shipment moved on SQ7819 and comprised one piece weighing 121 kg gross, 143 kg chargeable and measuring 0.86 CBM. QIFLY coordinated air freight, Singapore import customs clearance, duty and tax payment, delivery appointment and final delivery so the exhibition cargo was ready for the customer’s event.

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Japan route FAQ

Questions before booking

Final arrangements are confirmed only after the cargo and current route conditions are reviewed.

01What information is needed for a customs guide quote?+

Provide the China pickup point, final destination, product description, package count, weight, dimensions or volume, value and ready date.

02Which gateways can serve Japan?+

Planning can use Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Kobe and Nagoya, subject to cargo acceptance and current schedules.

03Can QIFLY arrange final delivery?+

Supported delivery can be quoted after the full address, cargo, customs scope and unloading requirements are reviewed.

04What can change the final plan?+

Supplier readiness, capacity, routing, weather, inspections, customs release and final-mile access can all affect cost and timing.

Carrier network

Ocean, air and express options

Logos show networks considered during planning. Final routing depends on cargo acceptance, capacity, schedule and commercial terms.

Ocean carriers

Route and cargo dependent

Air cargo carriers

Route and cargo dependent

Express networks

Route and cargo dependent