JAPAN TO INDIA COURIER SERVICES
Courier to India
from Japan
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Sending a parcel from Japan to India should never feel like a guessing game. We at Couriers To India move documents, gifts, personal effects and commercial cargo from Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo and the rest of Japan to any six-digit PIN code in India. You get rates published in Japanese yen, a FedEx transit target of 3 to 5 days, and plain guidance on exactly what Japanese and Indian customs will ask for.
We only ship to one country, so we know the Indian clearance process better than a general international courier does. Call our Japan team on +81 6 4580 8446 with your postcode, the Indian PIN code and your box size, and we will price the job before you tape the carton shut. You can also compare our global courier rates, read how our service works, or track a courier once your air waybill is issued.
- Documents from ¥4,400
- 5 kg parcel ¥10,000
- 20 kg parcel ¥25,000
- FedEx target 3 to 5 days, subject to customs
- Delivery to 10,000+ Indian PIN codes
- Support 24×7, 365 days
WHY CHOOSE US
Why Send from Japan to India with Couriers To India
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We are a single-lane specialist. India is the only destination we serve, and that focus is the whole point of the business. When a shipment from Japan lands in Delhi, Mumbai or Kochi, it meets Indian customs rules, Indian KYC checks and Indian delivery networks – and those are the exact three things we have spent more than a decade getting right. Learn more about who we are.
Real Carriers and Specialist Pricing
Your parcel travels on the same trusted networks you already know - FedEx, DHL, UPS and TNT. What changes is the price and the hand-holding. We book at consolidated volume rates and pass the saving on, so you get global reliability without paying full retail counter prices in Japan.
Company Reported Rating and Shipment Experience
According to company service records, customers rate the service 4.8 out of 5 and more than 50,000 shipments have been handled worldwide since 2013. That rating comes from ordinary things done properly: an honest quote, a pickup that happens, a receiver who is told what to expect, and a phone that gets answered when something needs sorting.
Trust Signals to Check Before You Book
If you are comparing courier services from Japan to India, these are the points that actually decide whether a shipment goes smoothly.
| Trust indicator | Our standard | Why it matters to you |
|---|---|---|
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Experience |
Operating since 2013 |
Thousands of Indian customs scenarios already handled.
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Volume |
50,000+ shipments globally |
A proven record across Australia, Canada, the UK, the USA, Singapore, Hong Kong and more. |
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Customer rating |
4.8 / 5 |
Company-reported rating; check current reviews before booking. |
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Route focus |
India only |
India-focused service model. |
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Carriers |
FedEx, DHL, UPS, TNT |
The carrier depends on the route and confirmed booking. |
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Support |
24×7, 365 days |
Company-stated support coverage. |
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India coverage |
10,000+ PIN codes |
Confirm serviceability for the receiver’s exact PIN code. |
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Customs help |
End-to-end guidance |
Guidance is provided; customs decisions remain with the authorities. |
You can see the full picture of where we pick up and deliver on our global network page, and our registrations are listed on our licences page.
OUR SERVICES
Choose the Right Service for Your Shipment
At Couriers To India, we ensure your personal essentials and business shipments are handled with utmost care and professionalism.
The service category decides the paperwork, the duty treatment and sometimes whether the item can travel at all. Pick the one that honestly matches your shipment.
Documents from Japan to India
Our document courier service handles non-commercial paperwork: university transcripts and degree certificates, PCC and visa paperwork, OCI applications, property sale deeds, power of attorney, notarised affidavits, signed contracts, bank and KYC update forms, birth and marriage certificates. Documents are the cleanest category to send – they attract no Indian customs duty at all.
Keep originals flat in a waterproof sleeve inside a rigid envelope, and double-check the receiver’s full address, PIN code, mobile number and email before we collect.
Gifts and Personal Parcels
Our gifts to India service covers genuine personal parcels: chocolates and sealed branded snacks, clothing, cosmetics that pass the safety check, toys, home décor, photo frames, stationery and Japanese souvenirs. Write what each item is, how many there are and a realistic value. Never write “gift”, “items” or “personal stuff” on a declaration – that single habit causes more delays than anything else on this route.
Excess Baggage and Used Personal Effects
Moving home from Japan, or finishing your studies in Tokyo and heading back? Our excess baggage service can be more economical than airline excess baggage, depending on your route, allowance and shipment size. Door collection may also be available, subject to postcode confirmation. Typical contents include clothing, footwear, bedding, books, non-electric kitchenware and study materials.
Large quantities, appliances, battery-powered devices, collectibles and high-value goods need an item-by-item review first. Never describe commercial stock as personal effects – Indian customs treats that as misdeclaration.
Commercial Cargo Samples and Spare Parts
For business inventory, machinery components, electronic parts, printed material, prototypes or resale goods, use our commercial courier service. The Indian importer will usually need an IEC, a GSTIN, a commercial invoice, a packing list and sometimes a product approval. Send us the product name, quantity, brand or model, country of origin, purpose, unit value and total value and we will quote against the correct classification.
| Service | What you can send | Indian duty treatment | Starting price |
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Documents |
Certificates, legal papers, contracts, bank forms |
Duty-free
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¥4,400
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Gifts / parcels |
Sealed snacks, clothing, toys, décor, souvenirs |
Duty payable by receiver |
¥5,000 (1 kg) |
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Excess baggage |
Clothing, bedding, books, kitchenware, personal effects |
Duty payable; see baggage note below |
¥25,000 (20 kg) |
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Commercial |
Samples, spares, inventory, printed material |
Duties and taxes by classification |
Custom quote |
The pattern is easy to read: the more you send in one booking, the less each kilo costs. A 1 kg parcel costs ¥5,000 per kg, while a 20 kg parcel drops to ¥1,250 per kg. If you are shipping several boxes, ask for a combined quote because a higher chargeable weight may reduce the effective rate per kilogram. For rates from our other origin countries, see our international rates page.
RATES & DUTIES
Japan to India Courier Rates in Japanese Yen
Below is the published Japan rate card dated 9 September 2026. Prices are in Japanese yen and are based on a FedEx service with a target transit time of 3 to 5 days, subject to customs clearance. The "rate per kg" column shows the effective cost at that weight break, so you can see exactly where the value sits.
| Chargeable weight | Price (JPY) | Rate per kg (JPY) | Best suited to |
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Documents (Dox) |
¥4,400 |
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Certificates, contracts, legal papers
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1 kg |
¥5,000 |
¥5,000 |
A single small item or sample |
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5 kg |
¥10,000 |
¥2,000 |
Gift box, books, clothing |
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10 kg |
¥15,000 |
¥1,500 |
Family care package |
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20 kg |
¥25,000 |
¥1,250 |
Student belongings, one large carton |
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40 kg |
¥48,000 |
¥1,200 |
Two to three cartons |
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60 kg |
¥72,000 |
¥1,200 |
Part household move |
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80 kg |
¥94,000 |
¥1,175 |
Full excess baggage move |
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100 kg |
¥115,000 |
¥1,150 |
Household relocation |
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120 kg |
¥138,000 |
¥1,150 |
Large relocation or commercial cargo |
The pattern is easy to read: the more you send in one booking, the less each kilo costs. A 1 kg parcel costs ¥5,000 per kg, while a 20 kg parcel drops to ¥1,250 per kg. If you are shipping several boxes, ask for a combined quote because a higher chargeable weight may reduce the effective rate per kilogram. For rates from our other origin countries, see our international rates page.
Actual Weight and Volumetric Weight
International air freight is charged on the higher of actual weight or volumetric weight. A big, light box of pillows and winter clothing can therefore cost more than the number on your bathroom scale suggests. Measure the outside of the sealed carton – length, width and height – not the items inside it. Our package measurement guide shows the exact figures we need to quote accurately the first time.
What the Freight Rate Does Not Include
The table above is a freight guide. It is not a promise that a shipment is duty-paid or automatically cleared. Additional costs can apply where relevant:
- Indian customs duty and IGST, which the receiver normally pays on arrival.
- Customs examination, storage or bond charges if a consignment is held for questions.
- Remote-area delivery in India or a re-delivery after a failed attempt.
- Special handling for oversized, fragile or awkwardly shaped cargo.
- Corrections caused by an incomplete address, a wrong PIN code or a vague contents description.
Ask us directly whether your quote is freight-only or whether an extra cost is likely for your item type and destination. We would rather tell you before you book. Our customs clearance process page explains what happens at the India end in more detail.
Where We Collect Across Japan
Tell us the collection postcode and we will confirm the pickup or handover arrangement for that exact address. Serviceability depends on the postcode, the parcel type and route availability, so please confirm with us before you seal the carton.
| Region | Cities and areas we quote for |
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Kanto |
Tokyo (all 23 wards), Yokohama, Kawasaki, Saitama, Chiba, Funabashi, Kashiwa, Mito, Utsunomiya, Maebashi, Machida, Hachioji |
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Kansai |
Osaka, Sakai, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, Amagasaki, Himeji, Wakayama, Otsu, Higashiosaka |
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Chubu / Tokai |
Nagoya, Toyota, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Gifu, Kanazawa, Toyama, Niigata, Nagano, Yokkaichi |
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Kyushu / Okinawa |
Fukuoka, Kitakyushu, Kumamoto, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Oita, Miyazaki, Naha |
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Chugoku / Shikoku |
Hiroshima, Okayama, Kurashiki, Matsuyama, Takamatsu, Kochi, Tokushima |
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Tohoku / Hokkaido |
Sendai, Fukushima, Koriyama, Morioka, Akita, Aomori, Sapporo, Asahikawa, Hakodate |
If your city is not listed, call +81 6 4580 8446 with your postcode and we will confirm the earliest available collection slot. You can also message our team online. We run the same India-focused service from Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia – see all origins on our locations page.
Where We Deliver in India
We deliver to more than 10,000 PIN codes, so a parcel from Osaka can reach a village address just as reliably as a Bengaluru apartment. A remote-area fee may apply for hard-to-reach destinations.
| Region | Cities and areas we quote for |
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Metros |
Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad. |
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North India |
Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Agra, Dehradun, Meerut. |
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South India |
Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Coimbatore, Madurai, Mysuru, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Mangaluru, Thrissur. |
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East India |
Patna, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Siliguri, Jamshedpur, Cuttack. |
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West India |
Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Nashik, Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Goa. |
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Central India |
Bhopal, Indore, Raipur, Jabalpur, Gwalior. |
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Towns and villages |
Punjab, Gujarat, Kerala, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Tamil Nadu and beyond. |
JAPAN TO INDIA
A Trusted Bridge Between Two Countries
From major cities to smaller towns, we ensure your parcels reach their destination safely and on time.
HOW IT WORKS
Pickup in Japan and Delivery in India
Quote
Call +81 6 4580 8446 with weight, box size, contents and the Indian PIN code.
Book
Choose a collection date and share sender and receiver details.
Pack
Use a strong carton and protect fragile items properly.
Label
Print and tape the label to the largest flat face of the box.
Collect
Hand the parcel over at the agreed time.
Track
Follow progress and pass the number to your receiver.
SIX STEPS
How Your Japan to India Shipment Moves in Six Steps
If you have never sent a courier from Japan to India before, this is the journey from the first enquiry to doorstep delivery.
| Step | Stage | What you do | What happens next |
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Quote |
Call +81 6 4580 8446 with weight, box size, contents and the Indian PIN code.
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We price the shipment and confirm the item is acceptable for the route.
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Book |
Choose a collection date and share sender and receiver details. |
We email a printer-friendly consignment note. |
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Pack |
Use a strong carton and protect fragile items properly. |
We advise on packing if the contents are unusual. |
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Label |
Print and tape the label to the largest flat face of the box. |
The air waybill number is issued and shared with you. |
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5 |
Collect |
Hand the parcel over at the agreed time. |
The parcel is scanned into the carrier network and departs Japan. |
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6 |
Track |
Follow progress and pass the number to your receiver. |
Customs clears the parcel and it is delivered in India. |
All formalities can be completed over the phone - there is no government office to visit in Japan. Our how it works guide walks through the same flow in more detail.
Japanese Export Rules Before Your Parcel Leaves
Every parcel leaving Japan is an export, even a small gift box. Getting the Japanese side right is what keeps the shipment moving on schedule.
Your Export Declaration Must Match the Contents
Japan Customs requires exporters to declare the nature, quantity, price and other necessary particulars of the goods, supported by an invoice and any permit or approval that applies. You can read the official Japan Customs export procedures and the list of documents required for an export declaration before you book. We prepare the paperwork with you, but nobody can amend a declaration afterwards to make a restricted item look ordinary.
Goods Japan Prohibits from Export
Under the Customs Act, Japan prohibits the export of narcotics, cannabis, opium and stimulants, child pornography, goods that infringe patents, trademarks, designs or copyright, and goods involved in unfair competition. Other laws – including the Plant Protection Act and the Act on Domestic Animal Infectious Diseases Control – add further bans. The official summary is on the Japan Customs page for articles prohibited for export.
Goods That May Need a Ministry Permit
Depending on the cargo, an export may need a permit or approval from another ministry before the customs declaration is even filed. Two matter most for parcels to India. Dual-use technology, precision equipment and certain electronics fall under METI security and trade control. Plants, seeds, wooden items and agricultural products need an inspection and a phytosanitary certificate from a MAFF Plant Protection Station; animal-derived products fall under the Animal Quarantine Service export rules. Tell us early if your parcel touches any of these categories.
Do Not Pack Cash or Valuables
Cash, cheques, promissory notes, securities and gold bullion are not courier items. Japan Customs applies specific declaration rules to means of payment above ¥1 million, as set out in its passenger clearance guidance, and no carrier accepts liability for currency in a box. Use a bank for money.
Indian Customs KYC and Duty
This is the section most senders skip and later regret. Indian import rules changed significantly in recent years, and a receiver who is not warned in advance is a receiver who refuses the parcel at the door. Courier shipments are governed by the Customs Act, 1962, the Courier Imports and Exports (Electronic Declaration and Processing) Regulations, 2010, and current CBIC and DGFT policy.
KYC Requirements Before Release
Your receiver in India must provide identity and address proof before customs will release a non-document consignment. One valid document is enough if it shows both identity and address. If the address on the ID is out of date, the courier records the actual delivery address alongside the ID, and that combination completes the KYC. These requirements come from CBIC circulars and are summarised in the official Customs FAQ on gifts and personal imports through courier.
| Receiver type | Accepted KYC documents | Notes |
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Individual |
Aadhaar, Passport, PAN or Voter ID |
Any one document showing both identity and address is sufficient.
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Individual, address mismatch |
ID proof plus recorded delivery address |
The courier records the delivery address at handover. |
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Business or company |
Importer Exporter Code (IEC) plus the above |
IEC is mandatory for all commercial imports and exports. |
Tell your receiver on booking day. A parcel held for missing KYC can accrue storage charges while it waits. Two minutes on the phone in Japan saves days in an Indian bond store.
Duty Your Receiver May Pay
Documents are duty-free. Everything else is assessed on the CIF value – the cost of the goods plus insurance and freight. The current published duty structure for courier consignments is set out below.
| Consignment type | Duty components | Total duty on CIF value |
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Documents |
None |
Nil
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Personal import (Chapter 9804) |
BCD 10% + Social Welfare Surcharge 1% + IGST 31.08% |
42.08% |
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Bona fide gift |
BCD 20% + IGST 33.60% |
53.60% |
As a worked example from the same official FAQ: a gift with a CIF value of 10,000 attracts 2,000 ₹₹basic customs duty and 3,360 IGST, giving 5,360 payable before delivery. Duty is assessed by Indian ₹₹ customs, not by us, and we have no power to reduce it. What we can do is warn you before you ship so nobody is surprised at the door.
Gifts Sent by Courier Are Not Duty Free
This is the single biggest misunderstanding on this route. The old 5,000 duty-free gift allowance no ₹longer works. Under DGFT Notification 35/2015-2020 read with CBIC Circular 4/2020-Customs, importing goods through post or courier where clearance is sought as a gift is prohibited, except for life-saving drugs and medicines and Rakhi. Gifts can still be imported freely on payment of the full applicable duty – which is the route almost every family shipment takes. Plan for the duty rather than hoping to avoid it.
Transfer of Residence Rules for Returning Passengers
Transfer of Residence relief sits under the Baggage Rules, 2016, which apply to a returning passenger’s accompanied and unaccompanied baggage – not to an ordinary courier consignment. Unaccompanied baggage must have been in your possession abroad and must be dispatched within the timeframe the rules allow around your travel date. If you are relocating from Japan permanently, call us before you pack so we can advise which route fits your dates and which one does not.
Commercial Importers Should Check the Policy Before Dispatch
For resale goods, samples with a commercial purpose or regulated products, the Indian importer should confirm the current import policy on the DGFT portal before you book. An IEC, GSTIN, licence, registration, BIS certification or product approval may apply depending on the item. Do not mix commercial goods and personal gifts in one carton – that combination invites questions at assessment. Consignment progress on the Indian side can be followed through ICEGATE, and any grievance can be raised through CPGRAMS.
Prohibited and Restricted Items from Japan to India
Air cargo safety rules and two sets of customs regulations apply to every box. Read this list before you pack, not after.
Items You Should Not Pack
- Batteries of any kind – lithium, rechargeable, button cells – and battery-powered equipment.
- Flammable goods: perfumes, aerosols, deodorants, nail polish, lighters, matches.
- Jewellery, precious or costume, and watches of any type.
- Gold, silver, platinum and other precious metals; diamonds and precious or semi-precious stones.
- Cash, cheques, securities, treasury notes, vouchers and stamps.
- Alcohol, tobacco, vaping products and e-liquids.
- Firearms, replica weapons, ammunition, explosives and dangerous goods.
- Narcotics, illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia.
- Counterfeit or pirated goods, and anything infringing a trademark or copyright.
- Ivory, furs, protected wildlife products and antiques.
- Live plants, seeds, soil, fresh produce, meat, dairy and homemade food.
- Human or animal remains and ashes.
Our full prohibited items list applies to every origin country we serve, and Japan Customs publishes its own export prohibitions separately. If an item appears on either list, it cannot travel.
Items That Need a Pre Check Before Booking
These are not automatic refusals, but they need an acceptance check on the specific product, brand, ingredients and quantity.
- Japanese snacks, matcha, tea and packaged food. Food imports into India are regulated. Check requirements with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India and send us the product label first.
- Vitamins, supplements and medicines. Personal-use quantities follow a specific process; see the CDSCO guidance for drugs imported for personal use. A prescription and documentation may be needed.
- Cosmetics and skincare. Non-aerosol, non-flammable, sealed and branded products only, subject to Indian import rules.
- Phones, laptops, cameras and smart watches. Battery rules and import requirements apply. Share the brand, model and battery details.
- Wireless devices, routers and drones. Radio-enabled equipment may need equipment type approval; see the Department of Telecommunications.
- Wooden items, bamboo and craft goods. These can trigger plant quarantine inspection in Japan before export.
Pack and Measure Your Parcel the Right Way
A well-packed, well-described box clears customs faster and arrives intact. Three habits do most of the work.
Use a Strong Box
Use a strong, clean double-walled carton. Wrap fragile items individually, fill every empty space so nothing shifts, and tape all seams – top, bottom and sides. Remove old shipping labels and barcodes so the box cannot be misrouted. Our packaging guide shows the standard we expect to see at collection.
Write a Clear Customs Description
Describe the material, the item, the quantity, the purpose and a realistic total value in plain English. “Three used cotton shirts, personal use” works. “Five stainless-steel non-electric kitchen utensils” works. “Miscellaneous”, “Japanese goods”, “spares” and “gift” do not. Your declaration, invoice and packing list should all tell the same story.
Check the Address and Phone Number
For the sender in Japan we need the full name, building or apartment number, street, city, prefecture, postcode, mobile number and email. For the receiver in India we need the full name, flat or house number, street or locality, city, state, six-digit PIN code, a reachable mobile number and an email address. An unreachable phone number holds up a parcel even when everything inside it is perfectly acceptable.
Track Your Japan to India Courier
Once your booking is confirmed, you receive an air waybill number. Keep it until delivery is complete and give a copy to your receiver, so they can respond quickly if customs asks a question. Follow the shipment on our courier tracking page at any time.
What the common statuses mean: “in transit” means the parcel is moving through the carrier network; “clearance in progress” means customs or the courier is reviewing the paperwork; “out for delivery” appears only after clearance is complete. If a status asks for information, check email, SMS and missed calls and respond the same day – that is usually the difference between a one-day pause and a week-long hold.
Delivery timelines and our service commitments are set out in our delivery policy.
Booking with Us vs Booking Direct with a Global Carrier
You can walk into a carrier counter in Japan and ship to India yourself. Here is an honest look at what changes when you book through us instead.
| What matters | Couriers To India | Direct with a global carrier |
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Price |
Consolidated or contracted rates |
Published retail or online rates
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India KYC support |
Route-specific guidance before dispatch |
Support varies by carrier and service |
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Duty guidance |
General guidance before booking |
Policies and support vary |
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Language help |
English and Hindi support |
Available languages vary |
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India PIN code reach |
Confirmed against the Indian PIN code |
Confirmed against carrier serviceability |
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Support hours |
24×7, 365 days |
Hours vary by carrier and location |
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Route knowledge |
India-focused service |
Multi-destination network |
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Excess baggage |
Multi-box booking options |
Standard parcel or freight options |
The point is not that the carriers are poor – your parcel flies with them either way. The point is that a specialist sits between you and the paperwork.
Insurance and Claims
Carrier liability is limited and depends on the applicable terms and conditions. Ask about additional cover before booking and review the exclusions, declared-value requirements and claim limits. The process for making a claim is set out on our insurance and claim process page.
KYC REQUIREMENTS
Quick & Easy KYC
Complete a few simple steps to get started with your shipment.
(Passport / Driver's License)
(Utility Bill / Bank Statement)
(Email & Phone Number)
OUR BRANCHES
Service Locations Across Japan
- Tokyo
- Osaka
- Yokohama
- Nagoya
- Fukuoka
- Sapporo
- Sendai
- Hiroshima
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
Real Stories. Happy Customers.
“Reliable, fast and easy to use — highly recommend for sending gifts to family in India.”
[Ruhi]
[Osaka, Japan]
“My documents reached India safely and much faster than I expected.”
[Karan]
[Tokyo, Japan]
“Responsive, professional and they really care about their customers.”
[Simran]
[Nagoya, Japan]
Frequently Asked Questions
The published FedEx target is 3 to 5 days, subject to customs clearance. Flight capacity, customs assessment, documentation queries and remote-area delivery can add time on top of that target.
The published document rate is ¥4,400 as of 9 September 2026. The shipment must genuinely qualify as documents rather than goods placed inside a document envelope. Call +81 6 4580 8446 to confirm the live price.
The published 5 kg rate is ¥10,000, which works out at ¥2,000 per kg. The final billed weight can change if the volumetric weight of your box is higher than its actual weight.
Yes, provided the item is permitted, accurately described and realistically valued. Be aware that gift consignments are cleared on payment of full duty – currently 53.60% of the CIF value – rather than under any duty-free allowance.
Documents are duty-free. Personal imports under Chapter 9804 attract around 42.08% of the CIF value and bona fide gifts around 53.60%. The receiver normally pays this before delivery.
One valid identity document showing both identity and address – Aadhaar, passport, PAN or voter ID. Businesses also need an Importer Exporter Code. If the ID address is out of date, the courier records the delivery address alongside it.
Do not assume they are accepted. Food products are regulated on import into India and some are unsuitable for a standard courier route. Send us the product name, ingredients, packaging details and quantity for a pre-check before you book.
Only after an item-by-item acceptance check. Lithium batteries, wireless technology and Indian import requirements all apply. Share the brand, model, battery details and intended use with us first.
Tell us your postcode and we will confirm the collection or handover arrangement available for that address. We quote for shipments across Kanto, Kansai, Chubu, Kyushu, Chugoku, Shikoku, Tohoku and Hokkaido.
A combined consignment can reduce the effective rate per kilogram, based on the provided rate card. The final comparison depends on chargeable weight, carton dimensions and any handling fees, so request a combined quote before packing.
Yes, and we handle relocations from Japan regularly. Transfer of Residence relief under the Baggage Rules applies to a returning passenger’s baggage rather than to a courier consignment, so call us before you pack and we will explain which route suits your travel dates.
Keep the air waybill number issued at booking and enter it on our courier tracking page. Share the number with your receiver in India as well, so they can act immediately if customs requests information.
Customs or the courier will request KYC, an invoice or a clearer product description. Respond the same day with clear copies. We guide you through what is being asked and why.
Yes. Send us the product name, quantity, model, country of origin, purpose and value and we will quote against the correct classification. Your Indian importer will normally need an IEC and GSTIN.
More general answers are on our FAQ centre, and our blog covers student shipping, gifting and relocation in more depth.
Get Your Japan to India Courier Quote
Ready to send? Call +81 6 4580 8446 with the following details and we will price the shipment on the call:
- Your collection postcode in Japan.
- The receiver’s full Indian address, six-digit PIN code and mobile number.
- The actual weight and outer dimensions of the sealed carton.
- An item-by-item contents list in English.
- A realistic total value for the goods.
- Product labels, invoices or model numbers for anything regulated, battery-powered, wireless, food-related or medical.
We at Couriers To India will confirm the right service category, check the item is suitable for the route and give you the clearest available price before your parcel leaves Japan. You can also contact our team online or start from the Couriers To India homepage.
Please note: This page is a practical shipping guide, not legal or customs advice. Acceptance and clearance depend on the exact goods, carrier safety rules, Japanese export requirements, Indian import policy and the decision of the relevant authorities at the time of shipment. Rates dated 9 September 2026 and subject to change.
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