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Airfreight exporting to Japan

We arrange professional airfreight export from the Netherlands to Japan (Asia). Directly from Schiphol, with complete customs clearance and a flight time of approximately 11 hours.

Airfreight to Japan — in brief

Japan belongs to Asia (East Asia) and can be reached from Amsterdam Schiphol in approximately 11 hours. The country belongs to trade zone non-eu and customs complexity is average.
Continent
Asia
Region
East Asia
Flight time from AMS
11 hours
Trade zone
non-eu
Customs complexity
average
Currency
JPY
Time zone
UTC+9
Language
Japanese
As a professional airfreight agent, Aircargo.nl arranges daily export shipments to Asia. Japan is a requested destinations.

Our team in Aalsmeer arranges the complete export procedure: from pickup at your location, up to and including documentation, customs clearance and delivery at the destination airport. We work with the main cargo airlines serving Japan.

Customs information Japan
Export to Japan requires customs clearance upon departure from the EU. Aircargo.nl is AEO certified and provides the complete export declaration. Depending on the type of goods, additional documents such as a Certificate of Origin may be required. The customs complexity for Japan is average.

This is how airfreight export to Japan

1

Quote & booking

You will receive a non-binding tailor-made quote within 4 hours. After approval, we immediately book capacity on the next available flight.
2

Pickup & documents

We pick up your shipment anywhere in the Netherlands or you deliver it to Aalsmeer. Meanwhile, we prepare all export documentation.
3

Customs & departure

Our AEO-certified customs department handles the export declaration. The shipment is handed over to the airline at Schiphol.
4

Flight & arrival

Your cargo flies to the destination. We monitor the shipment and inform you upon arrival.

Advantages of Aircargo.nl for export to Japan

  • Independent — we compare all airlines for the best price and speed
  • AEO certified — faster customs clearance, less risk
  • Pickup service throughout the Netherlands or delivery in Aalsmeer
  • Personal contact — no call center
  • Track & trace on every shipment
  • Expertise in dangerous goods (DGR), cool shipments and valuable cargo

FAQ about airfreight to Japan

How long does airfreight from the Netherlands to Japan take?

The flight time from Schiphol to Japan is approximately 11 hours. Including pickup, customs and handling, the total lead time is usually 3–5 working days.

What does airfreight to Japan cost?

The price is dependent on weight, volume, nature of the goods and desired speed. Receive a non-binding quote — we respond on average within 4 hours.

What documents do I need for export to Japan?

For export to Japan, at minimum a commercial invoice and packing list are required. Depending on the type of goods, additional documents may be necessary. Aircargo.nl advises you with the proper documentation.

Can dangerous goods be shipped to Japan?

Yes, Aircargo.nl is certified for dangerous goods according to IATA DGR guidelines. We provide classification, packaging and documentation for DGR shipments to Japan.

Does Aircargo.nl also offer pickup service?

Yes, we can pick up your shipment at your location anywhere in the Netherlands. Alternatively deliver yourself to our warehouse in Aalsmeer, 10 minutes from Schiphol.

Ready to ship

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

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