The importer must have a valid importer code from Customs Authority (if required)
Imported goods must conform to licensed
activities of the importer
Imported goods must be accompanied with an
International Waybill, a Commercial Invoice, a Certificate of Origin, and a Packing List
HS Codes must be stated clearly on the Commercial Invoice. Where the HS Codes are not stated, Customs Authorities shall determine the proper HS Codes
based on the goods and the stated description
The customs valuation is based on CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) which means
that the amount used to assess customs duty is the sum of cost of gods,
insurance and shipping cost to Japan
Customs tariff applicable on imported goods depend on HS Codes
The standard rate of VAT imposed on imported goods is 5%
International express or courier imports with declared value below JPY 10,000 are duty free
Goods with declared value of more than JPY 10,000 will be treated as normal cargo goods, and will require a formal customs clearance
The following are trade agreements with Canada that can benefit from customs reduction rate. To benefit from customs reduction, Certificate of Origin accompanied
with Commercial Invoice are required
Upon entry of goods into
Japan on temporary basis for the purpose of taking part in an exhibition or repairs / maintenance, a deposit amount equivalent to customs duties to be made for the benefit of
Japan Customs Authorities. The deposit is refunded upon exporting the goods. If the goods are not being exported the deposit is forfeited.
The below documents are needed:
Original Waybill
Original Commercial Invoice
Original of the Certificate of Origin approved by Chamber of Commerce at country of origin
Packing List (detailed)
Import and export permit (if necessary)
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When exporting goods from
Japan some documents and regulations will be applied before the exit of
goods to the destination. Failure to submit required documents may delay goods
when exporting
Exporters need to include the
following documents with their goods:
Original Commercial Invoice
Customs Declaration regardless of goods' value
For certain goods, a strategic export license is required. Example where these licenses are needed include: military, dual-use, and chemicals
Other documents that
could be required would depend on the specific requirements of the destinations. Aramex maintain a list of needed documents and customs information per country (please
select country name on this
page)
Important Notes
All exported goods might be
inspected by Customs Authorities
Aramex will not transport goods that are prohibited by the laws or regulations.
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Aramex will not transport goods that are prohibited by the laws or regulations
of Japan
In accordance to Aramex Shipping Policy, the following items are not acceptable
for transport by Aramex:
Monetary items including currency, fake
money, and coins
Publications that are offensive to
religions, morals, human rights or aims to cause corruption and disorder
Narcotics and drugs including heroin, opium,
drugs raw material (powder, liquid), cannabis leaves, etc.
Counterfeit goods covering all brands of
clothes, machinery, shoes, electronics, watches etc.
Fireworks*
Ivory and ivory products*
Furs*
Jewelry, precious metals , stones, articles
or antiques of exceptional high value*
Bullion*
Chemical
waste and nuclear waste
Hazardous as defined in IATA Regulations*
Ammunitions*
Human remains, including ashes*
Animals,
plants, food items and perishable*
*Certain goods which are
listed above as prohibited may be accepted by Aramex on a contractual basis, if
exporters / importers are able to comply with all applicable regulations
Some goods
require approval from the designated authority prior to importing into Japan. Some
examples are shown below: