For these restricted products, Japanese Customs will review and evaluate them before shipment to see whether they are suitable for import. The use of certain chemicals and other additives in foods and cosmetics is, on the other hand, strictly regulated under a “positive list” approach. Under t...
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When you enter the customs area, there are two channels; green and red. The green is for those who have no prohibited or restricted items to declare. Red is for those who do. If you go to the red channel, a customs officer may ask you more questions about the items, and ask you ...
Restricted itemsinclude imports related to health, such as medical products, pharmaceuticals, agricultural products, and chemicals. Japanese Customs will review and evaluate such items for import suitability, and licences from relevant regulatory bodies may be required. Usage of certain chemicals and addit...
This method is suited for items that you want to have quickly delivered, like food products. 4. EMS (Express Mail Service) EMS is the fastest international mail service out of all four shipping methods. Packages are transported by plane and delivered to the destination country withintwo to fiv...
As with medications, there are also very strict rules about the types of foods being brought in. I personally never take any food into Japan (although I always come home with a bag full)! Some foods to avoid bringing to Japan include: ...
Japanese customs limits personal use items to 24 pieces per shipment. This includes such items as medication or body care but each carrier has separate restrictions for customs. Also, at this time slingshots are prohibited from import into Japan. ...
This article will start with the trade relations between China and Japan, tariffs, prohibited and restricted items, and related customs clearance and procedures. We will also detail the air, sea, and express logistics methods from China to Japan and discuss their advantages and disadvantages. At ...
Keep noise to a minimum:While making excessive noise in any public setting is looked down upon in any country, trains in Japan are typically more quiet compared to other places. That’s not to say that conversations are fully restricted, but it may be best to avoid unnecessary conversations ...
When exporting to Japan, it’s imperative you check every single restricted party list every time you export. Fines for export violations can reach up to $1 million per violation in criminal cases (Bureau of Industry and Security). Administrative cases can result in a penalty amounting to $300...