Airfreight importing from Japan

Our team coordinates professional airfreight import from Japan to the Netherlands. Arrival at Schiphol, with complete customs clearance and immediate delivery.

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Import from Japan — in brief

Import from Japan (Asia, East Asia). Flight time approximately 11 hours to Amsterdam Schiphol. Trade zone: non-eu. Customs complexity at clearance: average.

Continent: Asia
Region: East Asia
Flight time to AMS: 11 hours
Trade zone: non-eu
Customs complexity: average
Currency: JPY
Timezone: UTC+9
Language: Japanese

As an experienced airfreight agent manages daily import shipments from Asia. Japan is a highly requested origin for airfreight to the Netherlands.

Our team manages the complete import procedure: from coordination with our agent on site in Japan, up to and including customs clearance at Schiphol and delivery to your address. Aircargo.nl tracks every shipment in real time.

Import customs — clearance Japan

Import from Japan requires customs clearance upon entry into the EU. Aircargo.nl is AEO-certified and handles the complete import declaration. You pay import duties and VAT due — we advise you on the exact costs in advance. Customs complexity: average.

How airfreight import from Japan works

Quote & coordination

You will receive a quote within 4 hours. After booking, our team coordinates with the agent in the destination country for pickup and local export handling.

Flight & monitoring

The shipment flies from the country of origin to Schiphol. We monitor the flight and inform you about the expected arrival time.

Customs clearance

Upon arrival at Schiphol, our AEO-certified customs department handles clearance. Faster thanks to our AEO status.

Delivery

After clearance, we deliver your shipment to your address in the Netherlands or the Benelux. Same day or next business day.

Advantages of Aircargo.nl for import from Japan

Worldwide network of reliable agents — also in the destination country
AEO-certified — faster customs clearance at Schiphol
Delivery throughout the Netherlands and the Benelux
Personal contact person — no call center
Track & trace from pickup to delivery
Expertise in DGR, refrigerated shipments, pharmaceuticals, and valuable cargo

Popular import goods from Japan

Electronics

High-value import shipments

Pharmaceuticals

GDP-compliant refrigerated transports

Auto parts

Urgent and regular parts

Textiles & clothing

Fashion import by airfreight

Machines & parts

Industrial import by freight

Food products

Fresh products with cold chain

FAQ about import from Japan

How long does import by airfreight take?

Lead time depends on origin. Including clearance and delivery, total delivery time is usually 3–5 working days.

What does airfreight import cost?

Import costs depend on weight, volume, and type of goods. Additionally, import duties and VAT are due. We calculate total costs in advance in our quote.

Does Aircargo.nl also handle customs clearance?

Yes, our AEO-certified customs department handles the full import declaration at Schiphol. This saves you time and reduces the risk of delays.

Can I track my import shipment?

Yes, every shipment is equipped with track & trace. You can follow the status in real time via our tracking system.

Does Aircargo.nl also deliver after clearance?

Yes, after customs clearance we deliver your shipment to any address in the Netherlands and the Benelux.

Import from Japan?

Receive a non-binding quote for airfreight import from Japan. Our team responds on average within 4 hours.

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