Sending items as unaccompanied baggage can exempt you from customs duties and excise taxes (value-added tax) in the importing country. However, there are cases where exemption is not granted (e.g., new items).
As a general guideline for luggage size:
- It must have been used in Japan for more than one year.
- The person must have left the country within the last six months.
- Not intended for sale as a product.
- All necessary documents for customs clearance in Japan and the importing country must be in order.
- Please note that standards may vary depending on the destination country.