Trade Control / CITES / Restricted Goods
METI import control, CITES, wildlife-related goods, leather, wood and restricted trade items.
Copyright-Infringing Goods新着!!
Explains copyright-infringing goods in Japan import practice, including character goods, copied artwork, pirated media, software, printed materials, Customs holds and practical checks for forwarders.
Import Suspension by Japan Customs新着!!
Explains import suspension by Japan Customs when imported goods are suspected of infringing intellectual property rights, including rights holder applications, verification procedures, importer response and practical effects on forwarding.
Goods Infringing Intellectual Property Rights新着!!
Explains goods infringing intellectual property rights in Japan import practice, including trademark, design, copyright, patent and unfair competition issues, Customs suspension, verification procedures and practical checks for forwarders.
Rights Holder Confirmation and Customs Hold新着!!
Explains rights holder confirmation, Customs hold and verification procedures when imported goods are suspected of infringing intellectual property rights in Japan.
Counterfeit Goods新着!!
Overview Counterfeit goods are products that imitate brand names, logos, marks, designs, characters, product s […]
Design Right-Infringing Goods新着!!
Explains design right-infringing goods in Japan import practice, including products that imitate registered designs, Customs verification, product appearance checks, import suspension and practical points for forwarders.
Trademark-Infringing Goods新着!!
Explains trademark-infringing goods in Japan import practice, including counterfeit brand goods, logo-marked products, Customs verification procedures, import suspension, evidence of authenticity and practical checks for forwarders.
Other Laws and Regulations to Check When Importing into Japan新着!!
Explains non-customs laws and related regulations that may need to be checked when importing goods into Japan, including food sanitation, quarantine, PMD Act, product safety, intellectual property, dangerous goods, chemicals and rules of origin.
Parallel Import新着!!
Parallel import means importing genuine goods into Japan through a route other than the Japanese authorized distributor, and requires careful confirmation of authenticity, lawful supply route and intellectual property issues.