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)

June 11, 2026

10 min read

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

By Aplash
How to Import from China to Japan - Duties, Compliance and Market Entry Guide 2026

June 11, 2026

9 min read

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

By Aplash
Importing Medical Devices to Japan - PMD Act, PMDA Registration and Market Entry

June 11, 2026

7 min read

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

By Aplash
Japan FEFTA Import Clearance - When METI Pre-Approval Is Required for Technology Imports

June 11, 2026

7 min read

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

By Aplash
Japan Radio Act Certification (技適) - Import Compliance for Wireless Devices and IoT

June 11, 2026

6 min read

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

By Aplash
PSE Certification for Foreign Manufacturers - DENAN and the Notifying Supplier Model

June 11, 2026

10 min read

PSE Certification for Foreign Manufacturers - DENAN and the Notifying Supplier Model

How Foreign Companies Can Sell Electrical Products in Japan Without a Japan Entity

By Aplash
Importing Dangerous Goods to Japan - IATA, IMDG & Regulatory Compliance Guide 2026

June 11, 2026

11 min read

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

By Aplash
Japan HS Code Classification - Determine the Right Tariff Code for Your Imports

June 11, 2026

10 min read

Japan HS Code Classification - Determine the Right Tariff Code for Your Imports

Why the Wrong HS Code Costs More Than Just the Duty Rate

By Aplash
Customs Valuation - How to Declare Import Value Correctly in Japan

June 11, 2026

8 min read

Customs Valuation - How to Declare Import Value Correctly in Japan

Get It Wrong and Face Penalties. Get It Right and Optimize Duties and JCT.

By Aplash
Do You Need PSE, PSC, or Food Safety Certification to Import Into Japan? (2026 Guide)

June 11, 2026

9 min read

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

By Aplash