A question about the Declaration form

Hi!

This is probably a very dumb question, but since english isn't my native language and soon I'm traveling to Japan alone, I'd like to ask about this part of the Declaration form I found in the internet:

''Regarding the column of �gDescription of other goods�h, if the
total market value of each personal item does not exceed
��10,000, you need not write it on this declaration Form''

So does this mean I have to declare for example my iPhone (over ��10,000), laptop (over ��10,000), headphones (over ��10,000) into the form?

Thanks in advance!

You only need to fill in that part if you answered Yes to bringing in any prohibited items, goods exceeding duty-free allowance, commercial goods/samples, or items for someone else with you on Side A of the Declaration.

In the case that you did answer Yes to 1 of those, you only need to describe the items that meet that criteria.

Are these items that belong to you and you are bringing into Japan for your personal use? If so, then I wouldn't declare them. I never declare anything upon entering Japan that has obviously been used by me, i.e camera(s), laptop, phone, etc.

Yep, they are for personal use. I mean, using e-mail, taking photos, sending messages, etc.? :)

I just got a little confused when I read this part: ''...if the total market value of EACH PERSONAL ITEM does not exceed ��10,000...''. Because in Side A, all my answers would be ''No''.
And also: ''...you are required to declare all the articles that you have purchased or acquired abroad...''. I think it's quite obvious that the items I have with me are all purchased abroad and some of them will exceed ��10,000.

I just don't want to get in any trouble when I get to Japan.. All I have with me is very basic stuff: clothes, phone, iPod, laptop, headphones, maybe some chocolate and cookies as Omiyage for a friend... I guess those should be ok, and shouldn't be declared...?

Sorry guys, and thanks for your replies so far! :)

You do not have to declare your personal items and souvenirs for friends. Basically, if you're not selling anything, you have nothing to declare.

You also have to realize that form can be for people returning to Japan as well as for those going to Japan. I usually take about $4000 worth of photo equipment, but I don't declare it. Never had any issues at customs.

Cool. Thank you!