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Practical knowledge on Japan market entry — from company setup and visas to trade logistics and branding.
Japan EPA Preference Utilization Guide - How to Claim Reduced Tariffs Under RCEP, CPTPP, EU-Japan EPA, and Bilateral Agreements in 2026
To claim a reduced or zero tariff rate at Japan Customs, an importer must confirm the goods satisfy the origin rule of a specific Economic Partnership Agreement (経済連携協定, EPA), obtain the correct...
Japan Export Control & 該非判定: How Exporters Determine Whether a Product Requires METI Permission Before Shipping from Japan
Exporters determine whether a product needs Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, METI, permission before shipping from Japan through commodity classification determination (該非判定): checking the...
How Much Import Duty Will You Pay at Japan Customs? (2026 Guide)
How to Determine What You Will Actually Pay at Japan Customs Before Your Shipment Arrives
How to Import from China to Japan - Duties, Compliance and Market Entry Guide 2026
From Chinese Factory to Japan Customs Clearance: What Every Exporter and Buyer Needs to Know
IOR vs ACP for Japan Imports - Which Structure Do You Need in 2026?
Two Legal Pathways for Non-Resident Importers: What Separates Them and When to Use Each
Importing Medical Devices to Japan - PMD Act, PMDA Registration and Market Entry
Japan's Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act (薬機法) Imposes Pre-Market Approval Requirements That Cannot Be Bypassed at Customs
Japan FEFTA Import Clearance - When METI Pre-Approval Is Required for Technology Imports
Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act: The Pre-Import Clearance Requirement That Stops Controlled Technology at Japan Customs
Does Your Wireless Device Need 技適 Certification to Import Into Japan?
Yes, if it emits radio waves. Any device with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular, NFC, or another wireless protocol needs Technical Conformity Mark certification (技術基準適合証明, called 技適 or "Giteki") or an...
PSE Certification for Foreign Manufacturers - DENAN and the Notifying Supplier Model
How Foreign Companies Can Sell Electrical Products in Japan Without a Japan Entity
Importing Dangerous Goods to Japan - IATA, IMDG & Regulatory Compliance Guide 2026
Lithium Batteries, Compressed Gases, Chemicals, and Hazardous Materials: What Japan Requires Before Your Shipment Clears Customs