Insights & Guides
Practical knowledge on Japan market entry — from company setup and visas to trade logistics and branding.
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
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
Japan Radio Act Certification (技適) - Import Compliance for Wireless Devices and IoT
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular, NFC, and Satellite: Every Device That Transmits Wirelessly Requires MIC Certification Before It Can Be Used in Japan
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
Japan HS Code Classification - Determine the Right Tariff Code for Your Imports
Why the Wrong HS Code Costs More Than Just the Duty Rate
Customs Valuation - How to Declare Import Value Correctly in Japan
Get It Wrong and Face Penalties. Get It Right and Optimize Duties and JCT.
Do You Need PSE, PSC, or Food Safety Certification to Import Into Japan? (2026 Guide)
Japan's Mandatory Product Safety Marks and What the December 2025 Reform Changed for Foreign Sellers