Shipping from Dubai to JapanShipping from Dubai to Japan, by air and sea.
Airlift Logistics, a freight forwarder in Dubai Airport Free Zone, arranges shipping from Dubai to Japan for businesses. We fly air cargo from DXB to Tokyo Narita, Tokyo Haneda and Osaka Kansai, and ship FCL and LCL sea freight from Jebel Ali to Tokyo, Yokohama, Kobe and Nagoya. We prepare export papers and check what the Japanese importer needs from Japan Customs, including NACCS filing and product rules.
Business cargo only. Airlift Logistics ships commercial goods for importers, exporters, traders and manufacturers, with a commercial invoice and a registered consignee. We do not handle personal boxes, household effects or door-to-door parcels.
Dubai to Japan at a glance
Tokyo and Osaka are the main air gateways; Tokyo Bay and Kansai ports take most containers.
- Flight time
- About 9.5 h DXB to Tokyo
- Sea
- Jebel Ali to Japanese ports
- Customs
- Japan Customs, NACCS
- Consumption tax
- 10% standard
Airports and seaports in Japan we ship to
Choose the gateway nearest the buyer: Tokyo Bay for the Kanto region, Kobe for Kansai, Nagoya for Chubu industry.
| Gateway | Type | Code | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | NRT | Tokyo's main air cargo airport | |
| Airport | HND | Tokyo's city airport | |
| Airport | KIX | Osaka's international airport | |
| Seaport | JPTYO | Tokyo Bay container port | |
| Seaport | JPYOK | Major Tokyo Bay port | |
| Kobe and Nagoya | Seaports | JPUKB · JPNGO | For the Kansai and Chubu regions |
Air, sea to Japan
| Mode | Route | Typical timing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| DXB to NRT, HND or KIX | About 1 to 2 days, plus clearance | Parts, samples, high value | |
| Sea freight FCL | Jebel Ali to Tokyo, Yokohama, Kobe or Nagoya | About 3 to 4 weeks, service dependent | Stock and materials |
| Sea freight LCL | Jebel Ali consolidation to Japanese ports | Longer than FCL | Smaller loads |
Airlines flying direct from Dubai to Japan
- Emirates SkyCargo
We confirm current sailings for each booking. Work out the billed weight with our chargeable weight calculator or the CBM calculator.
Customs in Japan: what the importer needs
The Japanese importer, usually through a licensed customs broker, files the import declaration on NACCS.
| Item | In Japan |
|---|---|
| Customs authority | Japan Customs |
| Declaration | Import declaration on NACCS |
| Importer registration | Japanese importer of record, or a non-resident importer with a tax representative |
| Duty and tax | Duty by tariff code, plus consumption tax (10% standard, 8% for some food) |
| Trade agreement | No UAE-Japan agreement in force that we can confirm; talks have been reported |
Many industrial goods enter Japan duty-free, but consumption tax still applies.
Approvals to check before booking
Japanese product rules are detailed. Check them before the goods are made or bought.
- 01
Many electrical products need PSE marking under the Electrical Appliances law.
- 02
Food Sanitation Act
Food and food-contact items need an import notification.
- 03
Pharma and cosmetics
Medicines and cosmetics need licensed importers.
- 04
Radio law (Giteki)
Radio devices need technical conformity certification.
- 05
Plant and animal quarantine
Agricultural products face quarantine checks.
- 06
Labelling
Japanese labelling rules apply to many consumer goods.
Documents for shipping to Japan
Send these with your booking. Accurate descriptions help NACCS classification.
| Document | Why it is needed |
|---|---|
| Commercial invoice | Customs value, parties and HS codes |
| Packing list | Pieces, weights and marks for inspection |
| Transport contract and cargo release | |
| Exit clearance from the UAE, filed by us | |
| Certificate of origin | Supports the origin declared |
| PSE, food notification or radio certification |
Restricted or banned in Japan
- Counterfeit goods
- Weapons without a licence
- Narcotics
- Some plant and animal products
- Goods breaching product laws
Check Japan Customs guidance for your product before shipping.
What UAE businesses ship to Japan
Japan is a major trade partner of the UAE, mainly for energy, with growing non-oil trade.
- 01
Aluminium and metals
UAE aluminium and metal products.
- 02
Chemicals and plastics
UAE petrochemicals.
- 03
Returns and repairs
Equipment sent back for service.
Dubai to Japan shipping questions, answered
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See all shipping questionsGet a quote for this laneJapan charges consumption tax on imports. The standard rate is 10%, and some food is taxed at 8%. It is calculated on the customs value plus any duty. Many industrial goods have zero duty, but consumption tax still applies. The broker files the declaration on NACCS.
- Registered businesses may claim it back.
- Duty depends on the tariff code.
PSE is Japan's electrical safety mark. Under the Electrical Appliances and Materials Safety Act, many electrical products must meet technical standards and carry the PSE mark before they can be sold. The importer in Japan is responsible for compliance. Check whether your product is listed before shipping.
- Some products need third-party testing.
- Radio devices need separate certification.
Narita is Tokyo's main international cargo airport. It handles most freighter and belly cargo for the Tokyo region. Haneda, closer to the city, has growing international flights and mostly carries belly cargo. Kansai serves Osaka and western Japan. We choose based on flights and the buyer's location.
- Emirates serves Tokyo and Osaka.
- Clearance is at the arrival airport.
Usually a Japanese company is the importer of record. Non-resident companies can also import, but they need a tax representative in Japan to handle consumption tax and declarations. The importer is responsible for product rules, such as PSE marking and food notifications, and for paying duty and tax.
- Plan this before the first shipment.
- Brokers can advise.