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Self-Pack Sea Plan to Japan

Click here for applicationRelocating for work or returning home to Japan alone? Fret not, because Yamato’s Self-Pack Sea Plan has got you covered!

 

With this DIY plan, you can now deliver your items to Japan at an affordable price, inclusive of insurance coverage. We offer three plans of different sizes, with direct delivery to your doorstep in Japan.

 

For more details, please refer to our guidebook here, or read on to find out more!

 

Plan Type Comparison Chart

Plan Type S Package M Package L Package
Price Please contact us @ [email protected]
No. of Carton Boxes 1 Big 4 6 8
Small 6 9 12
*Specialised carton boxes for Golf Bags are available upon request

(1 Golf Bag carton box = 1 Big carton box + 1 Small carton box)
Insurance Compensation Upper Limit 2  Per Carton Box  ¥ 200,000
 Per Package  ¥ 1,000,000  ¥ 1,500,000  ¥ 2,000,000
Collection Timing (Singapore) 3 Weekday mornings or afternoons, to be discussed with our staff
Delivery Zone 4 All of Japan, excluding Okinawa and specific islands
Additional Notes:

  1. We cannot handle your items if they cannot fit in the boxes provided, or if the number of boxes exceed the quantity stated in the plan. In such cases, please consider our Standard International Moving Plan instead.
  2. In the event of damaged or missing parcels, repairs or purchases of substitutes will be carried out by the customers, while Yamato Transport will facilitate the insurance claim on their behalves. Claims exceeding the limit stated will not be compensated.
  3. Under this plan, the pick-up and delivery addresses are limited to one location each.
  4. Delivery will be made to your doorstep in Japan. Kindly note that under this plan, we do not provide unpacking services or collection of carton boxes after delivery.

 

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Delivery of Packing Materials
  • Packing materials such as carton boxes, tape, and cushioning materials will be delivered to you in advance of the move out day.
Packing & Documentation
  • Customers will need to pack their items and fill in the Packing List by themselves.
  • Kindly take note that we do not provide packing services in this plan.
Condo Application
  • Customers staying in private condominiums will need to apply for a moving out permit with your condominium’s management office in advance.
  • Please refer to the “Preparations” tab for detailed guidance.
Moving Out
  • Our professional movers will visit your current residence to move out the pre-packed boxes.
  • Our movers will be collecting your payment in cash after the move is completed.
  • It is also possible to pay your bill into our designated account before the actual moving day.
Arrival in Japan
  • Upon arrival in Japan, please submit the Customs Declaration Form, which can be obtained at the airport.
Moving In
  • Provided that all necessary documents are filed in time, your items will take 1 month to be delivered to the doorstep of your Japan residence.
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Necessary Documentation

  1. Photocopy both sides of EP (only applicable to non-Singaporeans who have stayed in Singapore for more than 1 Year)
  2. pdf Removal Application Form
  3. pdf Packing list / pdf Sample
  4. pdf Customs Declaration Form / pdf Guide
  5. Passport copy – page with face photo
  6. Japan Visa copy (ex. COE, PR, etc)
  7. pdfFood and pdfMedicines List (if any, submit with Packing List)

 

Packing

  1. Before packing, please refer to our Packing Guide for steps and tips.
  2. Please refer to the “Points to Note” tab for detailed guidance on prohibited items.

 

Condominium Moving Application

Customers residing in private condominiums must inform the management office about the move several days before the actual moving day.

  1. We recommend that you inform your residence’s management as soon as possible, as certain condominiums may require notification up to 1 week in advance of the actual moving day.
  2. Application forms for the Moving Permit can usually be obtained from the condominium’s management office.
  3. A deposit will be required in advance for the permit application, which may cost between S$500 to S$2,000. This will be returned upon completion of the move.
  4. Certain condominiums may charge an administrative fee as well.
  5. Please take note that we will not be able to conduct the move if the condominium’s management does not approve the permit application.

Payment Method

We will be collecting cash upon baggage collection in Singapore.

※ It is possible to pay the bill into our designated account before the actual moving day.

Prohibited and Regulated Items

exclamation_point There is a possibility of thorough inspection of all items in the boxes by Customs clearance officers. If prohibited items are found to be present, or certain items are found to have exceeded their restricted limit, the shipment process will be delayed and customers may be punishable by law. As a result, customers may lose ownership to their belongings and may be required to head down to the Japan Customs office. Foreigners visiting Japan may have their visa status affected by the investigation as well. Therefore, please pack authorized items only, and do not include items from other people, whose contents are unknown to you.  In the event of inquiries from Japanese customs officers, you will assume full responsibility for the items as the shipper.
Please consult us if you are unsure of the items stated below.

Prohibited Items

Food Items eg. Vegetables, Fruits, Processed Meats (ham, jerky, sausages), Dried Fruits

  • Permissible dried fruits: Apricots, Bananas, Dates, Figs, Grapes, Jujubes, Kiwis, Longans, Mangoes, Papayas, Peaches, Pears, Persimmons, Pineapples, Plums
Counterfeit Items eg. Pornography, Child Pornography, Pirated DVDs, Imitation goods (cash, securities documents, credit cards)
Animals & Plants eg. Live Animals and Plants, Seeds, Cut/Dried Flowers, Pine Cones, Walnuts, Bulbs
Valuables eg. Cash, Securities, Bankbooks, Stock Certificates, Hard-to-Price Assets (precious metal, antique art)
Hazardous Items eg. Aerosol Sprays, Combustibles (matches, lighters, etc.), Firecrackers, Gunpowder, Model Weapons (light sabers, toy guns, etc.), Weapons (guns, knives, swords, tasers, etc.)
Chemicals eg. Drugs (cannabis, opium, cocaine, heroin, MDMA, illegal herbs, psychotrophic drugs, speed drugs, etc), Harmful Substances, Poison.
Others – Products made from species listed in the CITES appendices, eg. leather, fur, horn, bones, ivory
– Furniture and musical instruments made from exotic wood
– Cigarettes, Alcoholic drinks, Perfume
– Items that contain rocks and soil
– Products made from straw, eg. Straw mats
– Excessive amounts of medication
– Items that require Import Certificates or Letters of Approval
– Items that are not for personal usage, eg. Medical equipment
– Electric bikes, including electric scooters

 

Items with Limit Restrictions

Cosmetics – Limited to a maximum of 24 items for each type of cosmetic product
– Make-up items (eg. Lipstick) will be treated as one type of product regardless of color
Pharmaceuticals – eg. Contact Lenses, Contact Lens Solution, Current Medication, Vitamins
– Limited to 2 months’ worth of supplies
Food & Beverage Items – eg. Canned Food, Dried Fruits, Nuts, Snacks, Coffee, Tea, Seasonings
– Limited to a total of 10kg

 

Personal Items to be Excluded from Shipping Cargo

As Yamato Group is not responsible for the loss/misplacement of shipments, we recommend that customers keep the following items in their hand-carried luggage instead. These applies to individuals as well as all family members.

  • Passports/Identification Cards
  • Keys to your residence, office, car, suitcase, etc.
  • Daily pills/medicine, inhalers, etc.
  • Driving licences, Credit/Debit cards, Cash, Stock certificates, Passbooks, and similar important documents
  • Expensive jewelry, watches, accessories, clothing
  • Shoes to be worn at the time of departure
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