Service route: Beijing to Tokyo
Service mode: Door-to-door one-stop moving service
Case overview: Ms. Liang commissioned Seapoe Relo to ship the entire contents of her Beijing home by sea to Tokyo, Japan.

Ms. Liang obtained long-term residency in Japan and planned to move into an apartment in Tokyo. The solid-wood display cabinet with curved glass and the leather bed she kept at home were treasured old pieces she could not bear to leave behind. Curved glass and fine solid-wood carvings are high-risk areas in transit, and a long sea voyage can easily lead to cracking or paint chipping. On top of that, she was unfamiliar with Japan's customs declaration requirements for immigrants' belongings and worried about duty risks and the hassle of disassembly and reassembly at the destination. After comparing several providers, she chose Seapoe Relo's one-stop door-to-door sea moving service.

Step 1: Tailored transport plan with duty-free declaration arranged in advance

A dedicated move consultant reviewed the full inventory and planned the transport around the entry access and elevator dimensions of the Tokyo apartment. He also explained Japan's duty-free policy on used household goods for new immigrants and prepared the required declaration documents ahead of time, helping the client properly avoid extra customs duties.

Step 2: Professional on-site packing with priority protection for fragile large furniture

The professional team worked on site. Ordinary furniture received multi-layer cushioning, while the curved-glass solid-wood display cabinet was given dedicated protection:

1. All small fittings inside the cabinet were removed and packed separately.
2. Shatter-proof film was applied to the glass doors, and hard corner guards were fitted to the edges to prevent impact breakage.
3. The carved columns and curved lacquered surfaces were wrapped in extra-thick foam padding to avoid friction and scratches.
4. Cardboard was cut to match the cabinet's curvature and applied as an outer layer for a close-fitting reinforcement.

The leather bed was fully covered with soft wrapping, the bed's detachable parts were disassembled for packing, and all items were labeled with identification tags.

Step 3: Customs declaration and ocean shipping with milestone tracking throughout

After pickup and consolidation, export customs clearance was completed and the shipment was loaded on board for Tokyo. The coordinator kept the client updated on vessel departure and port arrival along the way, so she could check the transport progress at any time.

Step 4: Customs clearance in Japan, home delivery, unpacking and placement

Once the shipment arrived at the port, the local team handled the duty-free customs clearance. After release, it was delivered straight to the apartment. Workers assembled the leather bed on site, carefully removed all packaging from the display cabinet and placed it in position, and cleared away the packing waste. The furniture was ready for immediate use.

Case Summary

In this Beijing–Tokyo international move, the fragile and valuable furniture arrived in perfect condition, and the client smoothly enjoyed the duty-free benefit for new immigrants. The one-stop service covering packing, customs declaration, clearance, and disassembly and reassembly saved Ms. Liang all the tedious work along the way.