9104 Overview of Customs Brokers (FAQ)

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As of April 1 2024, there are 996 customs brokers and 2,044 operation offices. Most of them operate harbor transport businesses, road transport businesses, ocean transport businesses, and/or warehouse businesses, besides customs brokerage services.

Change in the Number of Customs Brokers

Year	Number of Customs brokers (companies)	Number of Operation Offices (places)
2015	921	2,142
2016	922	2,131
2017	932	2,131
2018	932	2,089
2019	954	2,092
2020	955	2,065
2021	970	2,062
2022	974	2,063
2023	982	2,049
2024	996	2,044

　　(As of April 1 of each year)

Number of Operation Offices by Customs

Customs	Number of Operation Offices (places)
Hakodate	94
Tokyo	460
Yokohama	319
Nagoya	223
Osaka	364
Kobe	271
Moji	226
Nagasaki	57
Okinawa	30
Total	2,044

(As of April 1, 2024)

For consultations on customs procedures, please contact the nearest Customs Counselor.
Please see No. 9301 for inquiries.