bro... paypal/cc not immediate pay what. still got grace period to settle ma 

Hmm that one not gonna pass (my case last time was much tamer, but still kena nonetheless). Worst if you go argue, there's possibility to get fined also. What did Tenso put on declaration sheet anyway?

p/s then again I'm a Muslim and the staff there were all Muslim as well, so the prejudice quite high. If you're a non-Muslim might has very slight change.
p/s 2: Tenso usually handwritten the declaration sheet or computer-printed them? 6k yen shipment the box must be very big

Usually if "Prohibited" items they will ask u go there and ask u to furnish the proper documentation for the release of the items. You will NOT be able to have proper docs. Hence... only way is to "negotiate" with them.

However, if the items cost is LOW, then they wont nego with u, and since u no proper docs, they are suppose to return/reject the package. Theoractically this will mean being sent back to the seller. However, my last case I filled in the form to have the item sent back to seller, I later found out Customs did not do so, they kept the item and 3 months later sent me another letter to ask me go see them cause item detained.... I lazy liao.. ignore the letter... I assume they took that as "no claimant" and release the item to their own care...

Usually if "Prohibited" items they will ask u go there and ask u to furnish the proper documentation for the release of the items. You will NOT be able to have proper docs. Hence... only way is to "negotiate" with them.

However, if the items cost is LOW, then they wont nego with u, and since u no proper docs, they are suppose to return/reject the package. Theoractically this will mean being sent back to the seller. However, my last case I filled in the form to have the item sent back to seller, I later found out Customs did not do so, they kept the item and 3 months later sent me another letter to ask me go see them cause item detained.... I lazy liao.. ignore the letter... I assume they took that as "no claimant" and release the item to their own care...

The figure's original price (without box) is actually 22,000 yen(!), I declared it 11,000 yen through Tenso and put "personal effects". I guess the box is big because the seller used a big box with healthy amount of wrapping to protect the figure, hence 6,000 yen. BTW, computer-generated.

I'm not disclosing my racial profile, but then wouldn't it be better to not go at all to avoid any unwanted confrontation with those plebs? Should I at least call customs first?
Can I assume that if I take no action, customs will send the item back to seller?

The figure's original price (without box) is actually 22,000 yen(!), I declared it 11,000 yen through Tenso and put "personal effects". I guess the box is big because the seller used a big box with healthy amount of wrapping to protect the figure, hence 6,000 yen. BTW, computer-generated.

I'm not disclosing my racial profile, but then wouldn't it be better to not go at all to avoid any unwanted confrontation with those plebs? Should I at least call customs first?
Can I assume that if I take no action, customs will send the item back to seller?

Aiyah You should declare as "merchandise" and put something like plastic toys/ plastic figurine (the latter Amiami usually do). But if the shipping is 6000yen the box size might be close to the Panzer IV figma tank (7200yen shipping) so very big chance to be opened by them.

Can try call them first and ask, but for your case, most probably will be disposed off

Bro they wont dispose de.

I shipped in something thats.... illegal... they ask me go... I was worried they tangkap me leh... but they ask me to get approval form PDRM for the importation.. so talk talk.. they say send back to sell.. never did. THey kept it.

It will be asn I kena early this year. Asked them last time; they told me  if the item fall under Category 1 of Prohibited item (which include pornographic material), it will be confiscated and will not be returned to the sender.

I am worried my parcel too....Japan tracking show out of delivery but poslaju website said different status.....shit..

Hmm if the item was put under Prohibited (pornographic stuff for example) category, Kastam will not send them back to seller and will just dispose them after 30 days. Your case I think the item is not under the category; most probably either need to pay tax or obtain approval from SIRIM etc. If failed to, they should send back to seller if the declaration sheet says "return back to sender if not deliverable" which I think in your case your seller most probably didn't choose that option.

Nope... if u ignore, they will declare as no claimant after a period of time, then its theirs to do as they like.

But from my experience even if u go and take the option of getting it sent back to seller, the customs will NOT do it despite promising to do so.

Aiyah You should declare as "merchandise" and put something like plastic toys/ plastic figurine (the latter Amiami usually do). But if the shipping is 6000yen the box size might be close to the Panzer IV figma tank (7200yen shipping) so very big chance to be opened by them.

Can try call them first and ask, but for your case, most probably will be disposed off

Bro they wont dispose de.

I shipped in something thats.... illegal... they ask me go... I was worried they tangkap me leh... but they ask me to get approval form PDRM for the importation.. so talk talk.. they say send back to sell.. never did. THey kept it.

Seems safe... la..

Mine also 19 May 2016 09:13 AM Customs inspection MYKULA

then 10:45am Departure form inward OoE

So um, :

1. Should I call customs and try to persuade through the phone that it shouldn't be considered illegal?
2. Should I go to customs to argue my case?
3. Should I just let it go?

EDIT: Perhaps worth mentioning is that up until this parcel, I used to send my parcels to my university as per kurogane's advice. This time, because my university's mail guy started to suspect me, I had no choice but change the delivery address to my home.

So um, :

1. Should I call customs and try to persuade through the phone that it shouldn't be considered illegal?
2. Should I go to customs to argue my case?
3. Should I just let it go?

EDIT: Perhaps worth mentioning is that up until this parcel, I used to send my parcels to my university as per kurogane's advice. This time, because my university's mail guy started to suspect me, I had no choice but change the delivery address to my home.

1. Definitely won't work
Best option is 3, but if you can think of very strong argument then can do 2. In my case last time want undertable also cannot since when the officer opened the box for appeal, almost all of the female officers nearby come in and see as well (apparently my parcel made a huge commotion at the Kastam there).

LOL.. ya they open at the fron desk there.. got a few other officer also sit there de....

SO did you get labeled hentai?

1. Definitely won't work
Best option is 3, but if you can think of very strong argument then can do 2. In my case last time want undertable also cannot since when the officer opened the box for appeal, almost all of the female officers nearby come in and see as well (apparently my parcel made a huge commotion at the Kastam there).

Hm.

How much should I expect if I'm going the undertable route?

never tried but, are you willing to go as far as the declared value?

Sheeesh.

I think it'd be much cheaper for me to find the figure in Japan physically.

What are the chances of my successful argument WITHOUT having to go undertable?