Japan Import Regulations & Other Laws
Trademark-Infringing Goods
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.
Non-Dangerous Goods Certificate
Explains how a Non-Dangerous Goods Certificate is used in forwarding practice, and why it must be checked together with SDS, product specifications, transport mode, packaging and carrier or CFS acceptance conditions.
Radio Act and Imported Wireless Equipment in Japan
Explains Japan’s Radio Act requirements for imported wireless equipment, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, IoT devices, wireless modules, drones, Giteki Mark, technical conformity certification and the difference between customs clearance and lawful use or sale in Japan.
High Pressure Gas Safety Act
Explains Japan’s High Pressure Gas Safety Act from a forwarding perspective, including gas cylinders, refrigerants, aerosols, fire extinguishers, import inspection, containers, dangerous goods storage, CFS acceptance and domestic delivery issues.
Transport of Lithium Batteries
Explains practical forwarding checks for lithium battery transport, including UN numbers, UN38.3, sea and air transport rules, dangerous goods documents, carrier acceptance and CFS handling.
Other Laws and Regulations to Check When Importing into Japan
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.
Import Customs Clearance, Bonded Areas and Customs Inspection in Japan
Explains the practical flow of import customs clearance in Japan, including bonded area arrival, import declaration, customs review, inspection, duty payment, import permit, cargo release and delivery coordination.
Import Regulations and Related Laws to Check before Import
Import regulations and related laws are checks beyond ordinary customs declaration, including permits, notifications, inspections, labeling, safety standards, quarantine, product safety, dangerous goods and intellectual property issues.
Parallel Import
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.