Customs Regulations

Exporters must declare to the Director-General of Customs the nature of the goods as well as the quantity, price, and any other necessary particulars. An export permit must also be obtained after the necessary physical examination.

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Any person wishing to import goods must declare them to the Director-General of Customs and obtain an import permit after necessary examination of the goods concerned.

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Goods imported into Japan are subject to Customs duty and consumption tax. In addition to consumption tax, certain other internal taxes (liquor tax, tobacco tax, etc.) are also applicable to dutiable imported goods.

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Date: 2011 By: Development Cooperation Division, Trade and Economic Cooperation Department, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)

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Includes customs regulations and contact information for this country's customs office.

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