— Latest update: April 2022 —
Understanding the customs regulations of another country can be a daunting task; however, this section brings together all the information that European enterprises need to know. As long as the procedures listed in this section are abided by and the relevant documentation is submitted, the customs process in Japan should be a hassle-free experience. The existence of a Customs Counsellor system in Japan also means that foreign companies can easily access expert assistance on all matters relating to customs regulation.
This website and related activities are managed by the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation, a joint venture between the European Commission's Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG GROW) and the Japanese Government's Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry (METI).
This support is available for EU companies only. Please note that the validation process may take up to a couple of days and will be confirmed to you by email.
Hundreds of web pages with up-to-date information on Japan, more than 400 market reports and recorded webinars available as well as a lot of detailed information on Japanese business culture.