Customs Answer(FAQ)
- Import Clearance
- Articles prohibited from importation and exportation
- Import Clearance Procedures for Personal Import
- Free Trade Agreement /Economic Partnership Agreement
- Export Clearance
- Customs Procedures for International Postal Items
- Procedures for Declaring Accompanied Personal Effects to Customs
- Qualifying Examination for Registered Customs Specialists
- Others
1.Import Clearance
| 1101 | Outline of Import Clearance Procedures |
| 1102 | Flow of Goods from Arrival to Release |
| 1103 | A Person Liable to Customs Obligations |
| 1104 | Tax Base of Customs Duties |
| 1105 | Types of Tariffs |
| 1106 | Items to be Described in the Import Declaration Form |
| 1107 | Documents to be Submitted for Import Clearance |
| 1108 | Expediting Import Clearance by the Pre-arrival Examination System |
| 1109 | Import Clearance Procedures for Vehicles |
| 1110 | How to Fill in an Import Declaration Form |
| 1111 | Calculation Method of Amount of Tariff Duty, Consumption Tax, etc |
| 1112 | Customs Inspection on Imported Goods |
| 1113 | Approval for Withdrawing Goods Prior to Import Permit |
| 1115 | Jurisdictional Area of Japan Customs |
| 1116 | Address, Telephone and Fax Numbers of Customs Office (Access Map) |
| 1117 | Importer Obligations for Storage of Documents and Records |
| 1201 | Outline of Tariff Classification |
| 1202 | Advance Classification Ruling System |
| 1203 | Disclosure of Tariff Classification Cases |
| 1204 | Duty Rates for Major Products |
| 1205 | Inquiries on Tariff Classification and Rate of Imported Goods Using E-mail, etc. |
| 1301 | Payment of Customs Duty |
| 1302 | Outline of the Extension of the Time Limit for Payment of Customs Duty |
| 1303 | Application for (Comprehensive) Approval of the Extension of the Time Limit and Offering of Collateral |
| 1304 | Application for Individual Extension of Payment and Offering Collateral |
| 1305 | Case of Deficient of Declaration (Correction of Customs Declaration, Request for Correction, Additional Tax for Deficient Declaration) |
| 1306 | Case of No Tax Declaration (Decision, Additional Tax for No Return, etc.) |
| 1307 | Outline of Additional Tax System and Heavy Additional Tax System |
| 1308 | Major Points for Accurate Declaration |
| 1309 | Request for Extension of the Time Limit for Special Declaration and Offering of Collateral |
| 1310 | Outline of the Multi Payment Network |
| 1311 | Payment of Tariff Etc., Using the Multi Payment Network |
| 1312 | Payment of Handling Charge Using the Multi Payment Network |
| 1313 | Duty payment procedure for the Real-Time Account Transfer Method (Direct Method) |
| 1401 | Outline of Customs Valuation |
| 1402 | Advance Ruling System for Customs Valuation |
| 1403 | Primary Method to Determine the Customs Value of Imported Goods |
| 1404 | Alternative Methods to Determine the Customs Value of Imported Goods |
| 1405 | Determination of Customs Value of Goods to be imported in special circumstances |
| 1406 | Foreign Exchange Rate Used for Conversion of Currency |
| 1501 | Outline of Japan’s GSP (Generalized System of Preferences) |
| 1502 | Certificate of origin under GSP scheme |
| 1503 | Major products preferential tariff is applied to |
| 1504 | List of GSP Beneficiaries (Countries and Territories) |
| 1505 | List of Goods (HS Code) which are exempted from submitting the Certificate of Origin |
| 1506 | Graduation /Exclusion from the GSP scheme |
| 1508 | Expanded Duty-Free, Quota-Free Market Access to from LDCs (Summary) |
| 1521 | Outline of Rules of Origin |
| 1522 | Advance Ruling on Rules of Origin |
| 1523 | Disclosure of Advance Ruling on Rules of Origin |
| 1601 | Reduction, Exemption and Repayment of Customs Duties for import Goods |
| 1602 | Outline of Systems for Reduction, Exemption and Repayment of Customs Duty Except Exemption under International Conventions and Agreement |
| 1603 | Systems for Reduction, Exemption, Refund, and Repayment of Customs Duty |
| 1604 | Procedure for requesting tax refunds for those import goods to be re-exported or destroyed due to breach of transaction contract |
| 1605 | Outline of the duty reduction system for re-importing processed goods |
| 1606 | Procedure for requesting tax refund for those import goods to be exported without any change in their nature and form from the time of import |
| 1701 | Declaration for domestic excises on import goods |
| 1702 | System of exempting domestic excises on import goods |
| 1703 | Application of the Consumption Tax on the Duty-Exemption Procedures (Customs Tariff Law) |
| 1704 | System of tax reduction for domestic excises to be imposed on import goods |
| 1801 | Outline of other relevant laws and ordinances referred to by Customs |
| 1802 | Customs confirmation requirements concerning import restrictions in accordance with the Food Sanitation Law |
| 1803 | Customs confirmation requirements concerning import restrictions in accordance with the Plant Protection Law |
| 1804 | Customs confirmation requirements concerning import restrictions in accordance with the Domestic Animal Infectious Diseases Control Law |
| 1805 | Customs confirmation requirements concerning import restrictions in accordance with the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law |
| 1806 | Private importation of drugs, cosmetics, etc. |
| 1807 | Outline of import restrictions in accordance with CITES |
| 1808 | Customs confirmation requirements concerning import restrictions in accordance with the Firearms and Swords Possession Control Law |
| 1901 | Outline and Benefit of Authorized Importers' Program |
| 1902 | Procedures for the Authorized Importers' Program and Requirements for Approval of Importers and Designation of Goods |
| 1903 | Declaration Procedures in the Authorized Importers' Program |
| 1001 | Simplified tariff applicable to goods at a total value of 100,000 yen or less (general import freight and international parcel post) |
| 1002 | Simplified customs clearance for low-value import goods |
| 1003 | Declaration of importation (tax payment) through air-waybill, etc. |
| 1004 | Simplified customs clearance system using in-house book, etc. |
| 1005 | Simplified customs clearance system for documents |
| 1006 | Duty exemption for goods at a total customs value of 10,000 yen or less |
2 Articles prohibited from importation
| 2001 | Articles prohibited from importation |
| 2002 | Import restrictions on those articles which infringe intellectual property rights |
| 2003 | System of an application for suspension of the importation of those goods infringing intellectual property rights |
| 2004 | System of the information provision for suspension of the importation of those articles infringing circuit layout rights |
2 Articles prohibited from exportation
| 2501 | Articles That Are Prohibited for Export |
| 2502 | Export restrictions on those articles which infringe intellectual property rights |
| 2503 | System of an application for suspension of the exportation of those goods infringing intellectual property rights |
3 Import Clearance Procedures for Personal Import
| 3001 | Personal Import |
| 3002 | Import Clearance Procedures for Personal Import |
| 3004 | Outline of Entries in Customs (Tax) Declaration Form |
| 3102 | Importation of Salt |
| 3103 | Importation of Tobacco |
| 3104 | Importation of Rice |
4 Free Trade Agreement /Economic Partnership Agreement
| 4001 | Outline of the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Singapore for a New-Age Economic Partnership |
| 4002 | Certificate of Origin under the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Singapore for a New-Age Economic Partnership |
| 4003 | Elimination of Tariffs on Imported Goods under the Japan and the Republic of Singapore for a New-Age Economic Partnership Agreement |
| 4004 | Tariff Elimination Schedule for Singapore Tax Rates |
| 4005 | Outline of the Agreement Between Japan and The United Mexican States for the Strengthening of the Economic Partnership |
| 4006 | Proof of Origin under the Agreement Between Japan and the United Mexican States for the Strengthening of the Economic Partnership |
| 4007 | Elimination of Tariffs on Imported Goods under the Japan Mexico Economic Partnership Agreement |
| 4008 | Overview of the Elimination or Reduction in Tariffs Under the Agreement between Japan and the United Mexican States for the Strengthening of the Economic Partnership |
| 4009 | Outline of the Agreement between Japan and the Government of Malaysia for an Economic Partnership |
| 4010 | Certificate of Origin under the Agreement Between the Government of Japan and the Government of Malaysia for an Economic Partnership |
| 4011 | Elimination of Tariffs on Imported Goods under the Japan Malaysia Economic Partnership Agreement |
| 4013 | Outline of the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Chile for a Strategic Economic Partnership |
| 4014 | Certificate of Origin under the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Chile for a Strategic Economic Partnership |
| 4015 | Elimination of Tariffs on Imported Goods under the Japan Chile Economic Partnership Agreement |
| 4017 | Outline of the Agreement between Japan and the Kingdom of Thailand for Economic Partnership |
| 4018 | Certificate of Origin under the Agreement between Japan and the Kingdom of Thailand for an Economic Partnership |
| 4019 | Elimination of Tariffs on Imported Goods under the Japan Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement |
| 4020 | Overview of the Elimination or Reduction in Tariffs Under the Agreement between Japan and the Kingdom of Thailand for the Economic Partnership |
| 4021 | Outline of the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Indonesia for an Economic Partnership |
| 4022 | Certificate of Origin under the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Indonesia for an Economic Partnership |
| 4023 | Elimination of Tariffs on Imported Goods under the Japan Indonesia Economic Partnership Agreement |
| 4024 | Overview of the Elimination or Reduction in Tariffs Under the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Indonesia for the Economic Partnership |
| 4025 | Outline of the Agreement between Japan and Brunei Darussalam for an Economic Partnership |
| 4026 | Certificate of Origin under the Agreement between Japan and Brunei Darussalam for an Economic Partnership |
| 4027 | Elimination of Tariffs on Imported Goods under the Japan Brunei Darussalam Economic Partnership Agreement |
| 4028 | Overview of the Elimination or Reduction in Tariffs Under the Agreement between Japan and Brunei Darussalam for the Economic Partnership |
| 4029 | Outline of the AJCEP Agreement |
| 4030 | Certificate of Origin under the AJCEP Agreement |
| 4031 | Elimination of Tariffs on Imported Goods under the AJCEP Agreement |
| 4032 | Overview of the Elimination or Reduction in Tariffs under the AJCEP Agreement |
| 4033 | Outline of the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of the Philippines for an Economic Partnership |
| 4034 | Certificate of Origin under the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of the Philippines for an Economic Partnership |
| 4035 | Elimination of Tariffs on Imported Goods under the Japan Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement |
| 4036 | Overview of the Elimination or Reduction in Tariffs Under the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of the Philippines for the Economic Partnership |
| 4037 | Outline of the Japan Switzerland Economic Partnership Agreement |
| 4038 | Proof of Origin under the Agreement on Free trade and Economic Partnership between Japan and the Swiss Confederation |
| 4039 | Elimination of Tariffs on Imported Goods under Japan Switzerland Economic Partnership Agreement |
| 4040 | Overview of the Elimination or Reduction in Tariffs under the Japan Switzerland Economic Partnership Agreement |
| 4041 | Outline of the Japan Vietnam Economic Partnership Agreement |
| 4042 | Certificate of Origin under the Agreement between the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and Japan for an Economic Partnership |
| 4043 | Elimination of Tariffs on Imported Goods under Japan Vietnam Economic Partnership Agreement |
| 4044 | Overview of the Elimination or Reduction in Tariffs under the Japan Vietnam Economic Partnership Agreement |
| 4051 | Outline of the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of India for an Economic Partnership |
| 4052 | Certificate of Origin under Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the Republic of INDIA and Japan |
| 4053 | Elimination of Tariff on Imported Goods under Japan-India Economic Partnership Agreement |
| 4054 | Overview of the Elimination or Reduction in Tariffs under the Japan-India Economic Partnership Agreement |
| 4061 | Outline of the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Peru for an Economic Partnership |
| 4062 | Proof of Origin under the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Peru for an Economic Partnership |
| 4063 | Elimination of Tariff on Imported Goods under Japan-Peru Economic Partnership Agreement |
| 4064 | Overview of the Elimination or Reduction in Tariffs under the Japan-Peru Economic Partnership Agreement |
5 Export Clearance
| 5001 | Outline of Export Clearance |
| 5003 | Consumption Tax Exemption on Exports (For Industries) |
| 5004 | Consumption Tax Exemption for Exports (for Non-residents/Visitors) |
| 5005 | Customs Procedures for Exporting Goods for Repair |
| 5006 | Procedures of Export Clearance of Vehicles |
| 5008 | Items to be Declared in the Export Declaration Form |
| 5009 | Documents Required for Export Declaration |
| 5010 | How to Fill in an Export Declaration Form |
| 5501 | Other Export-related Laws and Regulations to be Confirmed by Customs |
| 5502 | Customs Procedures for Exporting Used Vehicles |
| 5601 | Outline and Benefit of Authorized Exporters' Program |
| 5604 | Outline of Authorized Delegated Export Clearance Program |
6 Customs Procedures for International Postal Items
| 6101 | Outline of Customs Procedures for International Postal Items |
| 6102 | How to interpret the "Notice of Customs Clearance for International Mail" and related procedures |
| 6103 | How to Interpret the Assessment Notice of International Mail and Subsequent Procedures |
| 6104 | When the Price of an International Postal Article is Unknown |
| 6105 | Customs Procedures for International Parcels that Has been Bought as Souvenirs (Unaccompanied Baggage) |
| 6106 | Contacts for Inquiries Regarding Undelivered or Damaged International Postal Articles |
| 6107 | Time Limit for Import Clearance for Mail Articles Delivered from Overseas |
| 6201 | Procedures for Sending Postal Articles Overseas |
7 Procedures for Declaring Accompanied Personal Effects to Customs
| 7101 | Procedures for Declaring Accompanied Personal Effects to Customs |
| 7102 | Procedures for Declaring Unaccompanied Articles to Customs |
| 7104 | Duty-Free Allowance for Accompanied Personal Effects of Overseas Travelers |
| 7105 | Simplified Customs Duty Rates for Accompanied Personal Effects |
| 7106 | Import of Animals and Plants Carried in as Baggage (Animal Quarantine and Plant Quarantine) |
| 7201 | Procedures for Carrying out Foreign-made Goods |
| 7301 | Procedures for importing/exporting of Household Effects for Home Relocation |
| 7302 | Export/Import Procedure Using ATA Carnet (Japanese Carnet) |
| 7303 | Export/Import Procedure Using ATA Carnet (Foreign Carnet) |
| 7304 | Export/Import Procedures of Accompanied Hunting Guns |
| 7305 | Export/Import of Means of Payment, etc. |
| 7306 | Export/Import Procedure for Private Automobiles Using a Carnet (Foreign Carnet) |
8 Qualifying Examination for Registered Customs Specialists
| 8001 | Outline of the Registered Customs Specialist System |
| 8002 | To Become a Registered Customs Specialist (Regarding the Qualifying Examination for Registered Customs Specialists) |
| 8003 | Subjects of the Qualifying Examination for Registered Customs Specialists |
| 8004 | Schedule for the Qualifying Examination for Registered Customs Specialists |
| 8005 | How to Obtain Examination Application Forms |
| 8006 | Examination Sites and Application Submission for the Qualifying Examination for Registered Customs Specialists |
| 8007 | Announcement of Successful Applicants for the Qualifying Examination for Registered Customs Specialists |
| 8008 | Inquiries regarding the Qualifying Examination for Registered Customs Specialists |
| 8009 | Partial Exemption of Subjects of the Qualifying Examination for Registered Customs Specialists |
| 8101 | Current Situation of Registered Customs Specialists |
9 Others
| 9001 | CUSTOMS GUIDE for VISITORS |
| 9002 | CUSTOMS GUIDE for VISITORS (ENGLISH) |
| 9003 | CUSTOMS GUIDE for VISITORS(CHINESE) |
| 9004 | CUSTOMS GUIDE for VISITORS (KOREAN) |
| 9005 | Pamphlet for Overseas Tourists (Quasi-drugs/ Cosmetics, etc.) |
| 9006 | Pamphlet for Overseas Tourists (Animal Quarantine) |
| 9007 | Pamphlet for Overseas Tourists (Plant Protection) |
| 9008 | Pamphlet for Overseas Tourists (Washington Convention) |
| 9101 | Customs Brokerage Fees for Customs Clearance Procedures |
| 9102 | Contact Numbers of Customs Brokers (Customs Brokers Association) |
| 9103 | Outline of Customs Brokers |
| 9104 | Overview of Customs Brokers |
| 9105 | Scope of Customs and Related Operations |
| 9106 | Outline and Benefit of Authorized Customs Brokers’ Program |
| 9203 | Outline of the Customs Bonded System |
| 9205 | Outline and Benefit of Authorized Warehouse Operator's Program |
| 9206 | Outline and Benefit of Authorized Logistics Operator's Program |
| 9301 | Customs Counselor System |
| 9302 | Return of Cash, Securities and Other Properties Left by Repatriated Persons |
| 9401 | Protest against the Disposition of the Customs Authority |
| 9601 | Customs Clearance Procedures for Persons Living Abroad |
| 9602 | Business Hours for Customs Offices |
| 9701 | Access to Trade Statistics |
| 9702 | The Path in Tariff Revision |