customs in Asian countries

Thailand

Thailand's customs legislation is one of the strictest in the world. Even light indulgences and deviations from the rules are unacceptable here, so the tourist should carefully review luggage, going to this country.

To Thailand you can import duty-free 1 liter of strong drink and not more than 200 cigarettes. From personal belongings, you are allowed to take with you 1 photo camera, 1 video camera, 5 films and 3 cassettes. There is no limit on the import of currency in Thailand. On the contrary, when checking cash, a customs officer has the right to refuse a tourist to entry into the country if he has less than $ 700 per person.

In Thailand, it is strictly forbidden to bring psychotropic drugs and dogs of the breed American Staffordshire Terrier. The importation of drugs in Thailand unconditionally is punishable by death.

rules of import in Thailand

Japan

To Japan it is allowed to import not more than 3 bottles of alcohol (up to 760 ml each) and up to 200 cigarettes. As for medicines, you can bring medication that can be used during 2 months. Goods of foreign production that cost up to 200 thousand yen (about 1830 US dollars) can also be imported without paying a fee.

It is forbidden to bring chemical and dangerous substances, some animals species and plants. Also, problems may arise if in the luggage literature or drawings with immoral (according to customs officials), revolutionary or violent content will be found. All kinds of falsifications are also prohibited.

Rules of import in Japan

Singapore

In this country you can duty-free import any currency that is equivalent to 24 thousand US dollars. Tourists over 18 years are allowed to bring 1 liter of any alcohol. Sweets and confectionery products are allowed to be imported, but their cost should not exceed 240 US dollars.

For cigarettes, a duty is charged here, any tobacco product must be shown at the control. After that, each cigarette should be marked with the label "Singapore Duty-Paid Cigarettes", otherwise – you will pay a penalty.

In addition to the generally accepted prohibitions, it is not allowed to bring in Singapore toy coins and banknotes, lighters in the form of weapons, any meat products. Do not be surprised, but chewing gum in Singapore is prohibited, in case if you have it, on arrival you should give it away.

Rules of import in Singapore

China

Without declaring to China you can import not more than $ 5,000. It is allowed to import up to 1.5 liters of any alcohol, 400 cigarettes, household appliances that cost up to 320 US dollars. All electronics like video and photo cameras are imported exclusively in the amount of 1 pc for 1 person.

Even if you did not have time to eat your apple on the plane, keep in mind that it is forbidden to bring neither vegetables-fruits, nor berries and plants to China. Art objects are also forbidden to import.

Information that is stored on any media can cause suspicion. This media storage device can be confiscated for verification: if there is no pornographic, political or religious content there.

Rules of import in China

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