×
貿易支援の申込・質問を希望する方はこちら
HUNADEへのお問合せはこちら
#関税計算ツール#インコタームズ#貿易書類#アリババ等#品目別の輸入方法
#特定原産地証明書#リーファー#ドレー#危険品輸送#食品届#貿易費用#貿易資格>>その他
目次アイコン目次
×

目次

Japan Customs Regulations for Import

種別積み地揚げ地品目輸送モード
法人横浜マニラ加工食品海上輸送
法人バンコク大阪カーペット 20Fフル海上輸送
法人横浜マニラ加工食品海上輸送
法人バンコク大阪カーペット 20Fフル海上輸送


This article is a compilation of the knowledge that foreigners living in Japan need to
acquire.If you need international transportation or consultations,

please contact us using the contact form.

Japanese Customs Clearance System

Relevant agencies

First of all, we would like to introduce various relevant agencies that are required for
trading.

CustomsIt is an agency that declares the import and export of cargo.
Food quarantine
station
It is an agency that examines food in import and export cargo.
Plant protection
station
It is an agency that examines plant-related products among import and
export cargo.
Statistics Bureau,
Ministry of
Finance
This agency can check the import/export data.
JETROThis organization gives advice when exporting from Japan. (Available for free)
MIPROThis organization gives advice when importing to Japan. (Free usage fee)
Japan Chamber of Commerce and
Industry
This is the organization that applies for EPA.
EPA consultation
desk
This is the organization that consults with EPA.

Opening hours and holidays of each agency

In the case of customs, the reception time varies depending on the government office of the filing destination and the content to be declared. Basically, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays are holidays, and the office is open from 8:30 to 17:15 on weekdays. If you wish to have a time or day of the week other than that, you can apply for the opening of the agency. In addition, other agencies are basically open from 8:30 to 17:30 on weekdays.

Import-related laws

The following laws are relevant when importing cargo into Japan. It is subdivided according to the item to be imported, and there are laws related to pre-import and laws related to domestic sales after import.

  • Customs-related Laws (Customs Act, Act on Temporary Measures concerning
    Customs, etc.)
  • Food Sanitation Act
  • Plant Protection Act
  • Act on Domestic Animal Infectious Diseases Control Law

Representative laws and items

NameOverviewRepresentative items
RegulationsCustomsCustoms
at the time of importFood Sanitation ActFoodsBaby goods,tableware, food-contact appliances and containers, food in general, vegetables, fruits, additives, etc.
Liquor Tax ActLiquors(alcohol)Wine, beer, etc.
Plant Protection ActPlantsFruits, vegetables, unroasted coffee beans, types (seeds are also relevant), spices
Act on Domestic Animal Infectious Diseases ControlMeat and dairy productsMeat (beef jerky, etc.), cheese, butter, etc.
Washington ConventionProducts from endangered speciesLeather goods, cacti, etc.
TrademarkGoods that infringe the rights of othersBrand bags, etc.
Relationship after importFood Labeling ActObligation to attach labels to foodsFood for retail sale in general
Household Goods
Quality Labeling Act
Obligation to label apparel productsApparel products for retail sale in general

How to check import tariffs

There are two ways to check import tariffs. You can check the tariff rate in Japan by any
method you like. Items with high tariffs in Japan include leather products, knit products,
peanuts, konjac corms, butter, and honey.

  1. Tariff schedule
  2. WEB tariff

Import tax tools(calculator)

If you want to use a simple calculation tool for Japanese tariff rates, please use the tariff calculation tool.

HS code inquiry method (Advance Ruling)

To find out the HS code, you can contact from the customs page. Advanced ruling includes oral and paper answers. In the case of a paper answer, at the time of actual import, the content of the advanced ruling will be applied with priority. Moreover, (there is no difference in HS code), on this page, you can also see the contents of past advanced ruling.

see more>>Advance Ruling

Prohibited imports

Japan has “banned” or “restricted” some items. Typical prohibited items are as follows. In addition, even if the food contains prohibited additives, it cannot be imported. Representative examples of restricted products are as follows.

  • Alcohol
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Cosmetics, etc.

A “liquor tax license” is required to import alcohol, and a “specialized license” is required to import pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. If you do not have a license, you will not be able to sell imported cosmetics or pharmaceuticals in Japan.

General import flow(Procedures)

Next, let’s check the general import flow! Here, it is assumed that imports are made by ship rather than imports of parcels.

  1. Carrying-in at the arrival of the ship
  2. Import customs clearance
  3. After import

1.Carrying-in at the arrival of the ship

When the ship arrives in Japan, the luggage will be unloaded. The timing is the date of arrival(ETA). When the cargo is unloaded, in the case of FCL, you can immediately declare the import. In the case of LCL, you can file your tax return one day later. Use the pre-arrival declaration system to receive your cargo as soon as possible.

*Free time is 5days from next day of ETA.

 
国際輸送の見積もり依頼 国際輸送の見積もり依頼
 

2.Import customs clearance / brokers

You can also declare import customs clearance yourself. However, since the procedure is complicated, commonly people rely on a specialized agent (customs broker). Among agents, there are also AEO certified place. (Click here to find the place) If you choose an AEO agent, you can shorten the time to pick up the cargo.

The following five documents are required for import customs clearance.

  1. Invoice
  2. Packing list
  3. B/L (Bill of Lading)
  4. Arrival Notice
  5. Certificate of origin (optional)

Once you have all the necessary documents, you will be subject to import examination. A customs computer will perform the examination, and if the actual import is small or the amount is incorrect, a “customs inspection” will be carried out. Customs inspection is compulsory and the importer is responsible for all costs.

Customs clearance time?

This import customs clearance (pre-arrival declaration) is possible at any time after the arrival notice (documents) has been issued. Pre-arrival declaration can significantly reduce
the time it takes to pick up your cargo. At the earliest, you can pick up the cargo on the day
of arrival or the next day.

Customs Clearance Fees & Charges(General)
  • Customs fees 11,800 JPY~
  • Fee 10,000 JPY~
  • Customs inspection costs 25,000 JPY~
  • Arrival Notice Cost
  • Customs duty and sales tax
  • Drage fee

Contact customs with email or tel?

You can contact here to Tokyo Customs.

List of laws and regulations in Japan

In Japan, there are two regulations, one is the regulation at the time of import and the other
is the regulation at the time of domestic sales after import. If you sell your product in Japan,
you also need to check the regulations for domestic sales in Japan.

Example: Smartphone → Radio Law

    1. Time of imports
    2. Time of domestic sales after import.

3.【After import services】Japanese inspection and warehousing

If you have successfully received the import license, the package will finally be transported to Japan and delivered to the warehouse. There are three things to think about at this time.

  1. An agent who picks up cargo from the port
  2. Work such as inspection and labeling
  3. Arrangement of delivery destination warehouse

For example, in Japan, Amazon FBA warehousing, OpenLogi, and other warehousing companies near the port provide warehousing services. If you are a foreigner, it is better to use Amazon or OpenLogi first.

  1. Amazon FBA
  2. OpenLogi

However, if you want to use these warehouses, you naturally need a company to pick up the cargo from the port. In addition to simply picking up the cargo, it is also necessary to inspect the cargo for damage. If necessary, there is also labeling work to obey the domestic laws and regulations.

  1. Pick up the cargo from the port after getting the import license.
  2. Inspect the picked up cargo.
  3. Perform the necessary labeling work on the inspected cargo.
  4. Deliver the cargo in step 3 to Amazon FBA and OpenLogi

Steps 1 to 4 will prepare the product for sale in Japan for the first time. Can your trading
company handle these steps? If not, consult an expert!

Major sales methods in Japan

There are several ways to sell products in Japan. The following four are representative ones. The last 4th method is to wholesale the products to the actual stores in Japan. Of these, it has the highest difficulty level and it is difficult for foreigners to perform. However, in Japan, EC makes up 10% while actual stores account for 90%, so once you start trading, it will be a very huge and stable business.

  1. Amazon
  2. SHOPIFY
  3. BASE
  4. Sales in actual stores

Japanese business customs and market research

Finally, we will explain Japanese business customs and market research methods. In Japan, the distribution channels are complicated: manufacturer → wholesaler →intermediate wholesaler → retailer. If you want to sell in actual stores, be aware of these distribution channels and carefully consider where to approach.

For example, you are trying to wholesale a product to major retailers. In this case, it is often better to contact the agents that already sell the item to the retailers and approach from there, rather than approaching the retailer’s buyer directly. (in reality, approaching the agents listed on the label of the product displayed at the retail store)

If you want to research the Japanese market and needs, use magazines (mono magazines,etc.), weekly magazines, bookstores with large shelves, Amazon rankings, Rakuten rankings, etc.

That’s all! We hope it will be useful for your trading company. If you need delivery, inspection, warehousing, etc. on the Japanese side, please contact us from here. (English and Chinese are available.)


shipping cost

FavoriteLoadingこの記事を登録

 

国際輸送の見積もり依頼

国際輸送の見積もり依頼

カテゴリ
種別積み地揚げ地品目輸送モード
法人天津仙台電動自転車 400KG相談希望
法人大阪ウガンダ中古車海上輸送
個人天津仙台電動自転車 400KGLCL
法人天津仙台電動自転車 400KG相談希望
法人大阪ウガンダ中古車海上輸送
個人天津仙台電動自転車 400KGLCL

>>記事の一覧はこちら

もっと見る

Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
">



国際輸送
見積依頼
お問い合わせ先
タイトルとURLをコピーしました