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JAPAN

20 September 2012

Export

Books, Manuscripts, Maps and Prints. Generally free of Duty.

Import

Books, Manuscripts, Maps and Prints. Generally free of Duty with occasional exceptions.

Material over 100 years Duty free.

Bindings in which precious metal has been used are liable to a Duty of 10%-20% dependent on the amount of metal used.

The import or export of material liable to have an injurious effect on public morals is forbidden by law. This is at the discretion of the Customs Officer.