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Can I send clothes to Japan?

Allowed

Yes.

Used clothes are fine and duty-free as unaccompanied baggage. In ordinary shipments, knitted clothing (T-shirts, sweaters) pays general duty rates even under ¥10,000 unless it's a gift; other clothing pays a 10% simplified rate.

More rules for Japan

Allowed with conditions

Dairy, eggs, and other animal products: Items from cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, deer, horses, poultry, dogs, rabbits, and bees, including dairy and eggs sent by parcel, need a government inspection certificate from the origin country. Finished goods such as leather bags and wool sweaters are exempt. Illegal imports can bring up to 3 years in prison or a ¥3 million fine (about $19,300).
Knitwear, leather goods, and footwear: Knitted clothing, leather bags and gloves, footwear, and ski boots don't get the ¥10,000 exemption unless they're a personal gift to someone living in Japan. Knitwear, footwear, and leather goods such as bags are also left out of the simplified rates, so general tariff rates apply.

Quantity limits

Low-value shipments: Total taxable value of ¥10,000 (about $64) or less: no duty or consumption tax. Liquor and tobacco taxes still apply, and knitwear, leather bags, and footwear are excluded unless they're gifts.

Before you ship to Japan

Tax-free limit: Shipments with a total taxable value of ¥10,000 (about $64) or less are free of duty and consumption tax. For goods for your own personal use, the taxable value is 60% of the overseas retail price, so goods worth up to ¥16,666 (about $107) at retail can qualify. Liquor and tobacco taxes still apply. Knitted clothing (including T-shirts and sweaters), leather bags, gloves, footwear, pantyhose, and ski boots don't qualify unless they are a personal gift to someone living in Japan. Boxes split from one invoice are added together.
Receiver ID: No tax or ID number is needed for a personal box. Give the receiver's full name, full address with postal code, and a phone number so the courier can arrange payment and delivery. For unaccompanied baggage, the receiver must be you, the traveler.
Transit: 2-5 business days from North America or Europe; 1-3 from elsewhere in Asia