Customs Answer(FAQ)
9601 Customs Clearance Procedures for Persons Living Abroad (FAQ) 日本に居住しない者が税関手続を行う場合の手続について
Top Access (As of April 1, 2022)
- 1006 Duty exemption for goods at a total customs value of 10,000 yen or less 課税価格の合計額が1万円以下の物品の免税適用について
- 1001 Simplified tariff applicable to goods at a total value of 200,000 yen or less (general import freight and international parcel post) 総額20万円以下の貨物の簡易税率（一般輸入貨物、国際郵便物）
- 1204 Duty Rates for Major Products 主な商品の関税率の目安
- 3105 Importation of Alcoholic Beverages 酒類の輸入について
- 9301 Outline of Customs Procedures for International Postal Items 税関相談官の問合せ先一覧
- Import Clearance
- Articles prohibited from importation and exportation
- Import Clearance Procedures for Personal Import・Importation of Salt, Tobacco, etc.
- 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
General Import Clearance
1101
Outline of Import Clearance Procedures
1102
Flow of Goods from Arrival to Release
1103
A Person Liable To Pay Customs Duty
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 from
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
Tariff Classification and Duty Rates
1201
Outline of Tariff Classification
1202
Advance Ruling on Tariff Classification
1203
Disclosure of Advance Ruling on Tariff Classification
1204
Duty Rates for Major Products
1205
Inquiries on Tariff Classification and Rate of Imported Goods Using E-mail, etc.
Payment of Customs Duty
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
Customs Valuation
1401
Outline of Customs Valuation
1402
Advance Rulings on 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
Special Rules for Certain Goods to Determine the Customs Value
1406
Foreign Exchange Rate for Conversion of Currency
1408
Outline of Value Declarations
Preferential tariff treatment
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)
Rules of Origin
1521
Outline of Rules of Origin
1522
Advance Ruling on Origin
1523
Disclosure of Advance Ruling on Origin
1524
Origin certification procedures in making a claim for preferential tariff treatment under an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)
Reduction, exemption and return of customs duties
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
System of reducing and exempting domestic excises on import goods
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
Other relevant laws and ordinances referred to by Customs
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 Act on Securing Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Regenerative and Cellular Therapy Products, Gene Therapy Products, and Cosmetics Law(drugs, quasi-drugs, cosmetics or medical devices, etc.)
1806
Private importation of drugs, cosmetics, etc.
1807
Customs confirmation requirements concerning import restrictions in accordance with the Act on Securing Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Regenerative and Cellular Therapy Products, Gene Therapy Products, and Cosmetics Law( veterinary drugs, etc.)
1808
Outline of import restrictions in accordance with CITES
1809
Customs confirmation requirements concerning import restrictions in accordance with the Firearms and Swords Possession Control Law
Authorized Importers' Program
1901
Outline and Benefit of Authorized Importers' Program
1902
Procedures for the Authorized Importers' Program and the Requirements for Approval
1903
Declaration Procedures in the Authorized Importers' Program
1905
Offering of Collateral in the Authorized Importers' Program
Simplified tariff applicable to goods at a total value of 200,000 yen or less
1001
Simplified tariff applicable to goods at a total value of 200,000 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.
1005
Simplified customs clearance system for documents
1006
Duty exemption for goods at a total customs value of 10,000 yen or less
1007
Simplified customs clearance for small sea cargo
2.Articles prohibited from importation/exportation
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
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・Importation of Salt, Tobacco, etc.
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
3105
Importation of Alcoholic Beverages
3106
Code issued by Customs and Japan Association for Simplification of International Trade Procedures code
4.Free Trade Agreement /Economic Partnership Agreement
For procedures to claim for preferential tariff treatment under EPA, please refer to the following.
1524： Origin certification procedures in making a claim for preferential tariff treatment under an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)
The Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Singapore for an Economic Partnership
4001
Outline of the Agreement between Japan and Singapore for an Economic Partnership
4002
Elimination of Tariff on Imported Goods under the Japan-Singapore Economic Partnership Agreement
4003
Overview of the Elimination or Reduction in Tariffs under the Japan-Singapore Economic Partnership Agreement
The Agreement between Japan and the United Mexican States for the Strengthening of the Economic Partnership
4004
Outline of the Agreement Between Japan and The United Mexican States for the Strengthening of the Economic Partnership
4005
Elimination of Tariffs on Imported Goods under the Japan-Mexico Economic Partnership Agreement
4006
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
The Agreement between the Government of Japan and the Government of Malaysia for an Economic Partnership
4007
Outline of the Agreement between Japan and the Government of Malaysia for an Economic Partnership
4008
Elimination of Tariffs on Imported Goods under the Japan Malaysia Economic Partnership Agreement
4009
Overview of the Elimination or Reduction in Tariffs under Agreement between the Government of Japan and the Government of Malaysia for an Economic Partnership
The Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Chile for a Strategic Economic Partnership
4010
Outline of the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Chile for a Strategic Economic Partnership
4011
Elimination of Tariffs on Imported Goods under the Japan-Chile Economic Partnership Agreement
4012
Overview of the Elimination or Reduction in Tariffs under the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Chile for a Strategic Economic Partnership
The Agreement between Japan and the Kingdom of Thailand for an Economic Partnership
4013
Outline of the Agreement between Japan and the Kingdom of Thailand for Economic Partnership
4014
Elimination of Tariffs on Imported Goods under the Japan-Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement
4015
Overview of the Elimination or Reduction in Tariffs under the Agreement between Japan and the Kingdom of Thailand for the Economic Partnership
The Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Indonesia for an Economic Partnership
4016
Outline of the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Indonesia for an Economic Partnership
4017
Elimination of Tariffs on Imported Goods under the Japan-Indonesia Economic Partnership Agreement
4018
Overview of the Elimination or Reduction in Tariffs under the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Indonesia for the Economic Partnership
The Agreement between Japan and Brunei Darussalam for an Economic Partnership
4019
Outline of the Agreement between Japan and Brunei Darussalam for an Economic Partnership
4020
Elimination of Tariffs on Imported Goods under the Japan-Brunei Darussalam Economic Partnership Agreement
4021
Overview of the Elimination or Reduction in Tariffs under the Agreement between Japan and Brunei Darussalam for the Economic Partnership
The Agreement on Comprehensive Economic Partnership among Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Japan (AJCEP Agreement)
4022
Outline of the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
4023
Elimination of Tariffs on Imported Goods under the AJCEP Agreement
4024
Overview of the Elimination or Reduction in Tariffs under the AJCEP Agreement
The Agreement between Japan and the Republic of the Philippines for an Economic Partnership
4025
Outline of the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of the Philippines for an Economic Partnership
4026
Elimination of Tariffs on Imported Goods under the Japan Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement
4027
Overview of the Elimination or Reduction in Tariffs under the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of the Philippines for an Economic Partnership
The Agreement on Free trade and Economic Partnership between Japan and the Swiss Confederation
4028
Outline of the Agreement between Japan and the Swiss Confederation for an Economic Partnership
4029
Elimination of Tariffs on Imported Goods under Japan Switzerland Economic Partnership Agreement
4030
Overview of the Elimination or Reduction in Tariffs under the Japan Switzerland Economic Partnership Agreement
The Agreement between Japan and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam for an Economic Partnership
4031
Outline of the Japan-Viet Nam Economic Partnership Agreement
4032
Elimination of Tariffs on Imported Goods under Japan-Viet Nam Economic Partnership Agreement
4033
Overview of the Elimination or Reduction in Tariffs under the Japan-Viet Nam Economic Partnership Agreement
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Japan and the Republic of INDIA
4034
Outline of the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of India for an Economic Partnership
4035
Elimination of Tariff on Imported Goods under Japan-India Economic Partnership Agreement
4036
Overview of the Elimination or Reduction in Tariffs under the Japan-India Economic Partnership Agreement
Proof of Origin under the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Peru for an Economic Partnership
4037
Outline of the Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Peru for an Economic Partnership
4038
Elimination of Tariff on Imported Goods under Japan-Peru Economic Partnership Agreement
4039
Overview of the Elimination or Reduction in Tariffs under the Japan-Peru Economic Partnership Agreement
The Agreement between Japan and Australia for an Economic Partnership
4040
Outline of Agreement between Japan and Australia for an Economic Partnership
4041
Elimination of Tariff on Imported Goods under Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement
4042
Overview of the Elimination or Reduction in Tariffs under the Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement
The Agreement between Japan and Mongolia for an Economic Partnership
4043
Outline of the Agreement between Japan and Mongolia for an Economic Partnership
4044
Elimination of Tariff on Imported Goods under Japan-Mongolia Economic Partnership Agreement
4045
Overview of the Elimination or Reduction in Tariffs under the Japan-Monogolia Economic Partnership Agreement
The Agreement between Japan and the European Union for an Economic Partnership
4049
Outline of the Agreement between Japan and the European Union for an Economic Partnership
Outline of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
4052
Outline of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Outline of the Trade Agreement between Japan and the United States of America
4053
Outline of the Trade Agreement between Japan and the United States of America
The Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Japan for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership
4054
Outline of the Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Japan for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership
4055
Outline of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement
5.Export Clearance
General 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
5012
Exporter Obligation to Keep Books and Documents
Other Export-related Laws and Regulations to be Confirmed by Customs
5501
Other Export-related Laws and Regulations to be Confirmed by Customs
5502
Customs Procedures for Exporting Used Vehicles
The Authorized Exporter's Program
5601
Outline and Benefit of Authorized Exporters' Program
5604
Outline of Authorized Delegated Export Clearance Program
6.Customs Procedures for International Postal Items
How to Receive Postal Items from Abroad
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
6108
Inquiry about postal items status
How to Send Postal Articles Overseas
6201
Procedures for Sending Postal Articles Overseas
7.Procedures for Declaring Accompanied Personal Effects to Customs
Procedures Upon Entering Japan
7101
Overview of customs procedures upon entry
7102
Procedures for Declaring Accompanied Personal Effects to Customs
7103
Procedures for Declaring Unaccompanied Articles to Customs
7104
Import Customs Clearance for Traveler’s Baggage
7105
Duty-Free Allowance for Accompanied Personal Effects of Overseas Travelers
7106
Simplified Customs Duty Rates for Accompanied Personal Effects
7107
Import of Animals and Plants Carried in as Baggage (Animal Quarantine and Plant Quarantine)
7108
Payments of customs duties and taxes by passengers using mobile payment applications, credit cards and Internet banking via the Multi-Payment Network
Procedures Upon Leaving Japan
7201
Customs Procedures at Departure
7202
Procedures for Carrying out Foreign-made Goods
7203
Procedures for Declaring Accompanied or Unaccompanied Articles to Customs
7204
Export Customs Clearance for Traveler’s Baggage
Others
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
CUSTOMS GUIDE for VISITORS
9001
CUSTOMS GUIDE for VISITORS
9002
CUSTOMS GUIDE for VISITORS (ENGLISH)
9003
CUSTOMS GUIDE for VISITORS(CHINESE)
9004
CUSTOMS GUIDE for VISITORS (KOREAN)
9005
For Overseas Tourists (Quasi-drugs/ Cosmetics, etc.)
9006
For Overseas Tourists (Animal Quarantine)
9007
For Overseas Tourists (Plant Protection)
9008
For Overseas Tourists (Washington Convention)
9009
For Overseas Travelers (Notification System for the Importation of Animals)
Customs brokerage services
9103
Outline of Customs Brokers & Customs Brokers List
9104
Overview of Customs Brokers
9105
Scope of Customs and Related Operations
9106
Outline and Benefit of Authorized Customs Brokers’ Program
the Customs Bonded System
9203
Outline of the Customs Bonded System
9204
Overview of Customs Area
9205
Outline and Benefit of Authorized Warehouse Operator's Program
9206
Outline and Benefit of Authorized Logistics Operator's Program
Others
9301
Customs Counselor System
9302
Return of Cash, Securities and Other Properties Left by Repatriated Persons
9401
Protest Procedures 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