2026-10-23 / Trade / English
Filling In a CN22/CN23 Customs Declaration When Mailing Items Abroad from Japan: The Content Categories That Changed in June 2026, and Why You Must Describe the Contents Precisely
Based on Japan Post's guidance, this guide explains the CN22/CN23 customs declaration you need when mailing a gift to family or friends abroad. It covers the form changes from June 1, 2026 (new "Commercial goods" and "E-commerce goods" categories and English printed alongside Japanese), how to choose the right category, why item names, quantities, values and weights must be specific, how customs electronic data relates to Japan Post's International Mail My Page service, and a checklist before sending.