9104 Overview of Customs Brokers (FAQ)

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As of April1 2023, there are 982 customs brokers and 2,049 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)
2014	915	2,140
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

　　(As of April 1 of each year)

Number of Operation Offices by Customs

Customs	Number of Operation Offices (places)
Hakodate	97
Tokyo	455
Yokohama	325
Nagoya	219
Osaka	360
Kobe	278
Moji	226
Nagasaki	58
Okinawa	31
Total	2,049

(As of April 1, 2023)

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