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Practical knowledge on Japan market entry — from company setup and visas to trade logistics and branding.
How to Import from the EU to Japan: Japan-EU EPA, REX Origin Statements, and the Regulatory Differences Every European Exporter Must Know
The European Union is Japan's third-largest import partner. The Japan-EU Economic Partnership Agreement, JEEPA (経済連携協定), in force since 1 February 2019, eliminates or stages down tariffs on the...
Japan Customs Advance Ruling (事前教示制度) - How to Lock In HS Classification, Valuation, and Origin Before Your Shipment Arrives
The Pre-Import Binding Determination Mechanism That Eliminates Classification Risk for Recurring Shipments
Japan EPA Preference Utilization Guide - How to Claim Reduced Tariffs Under RCEP, CPTPP, EU-Japan EPA, and Bilateral Agreements in 2026
Japan operates one of the broadest EPA / Economic Partnership Agreement (経済連携協定) networks of any trading economy. As of 2026, preferential tariff access exists from 21 partner countries or blocs...
Japan Export Control & 該非判定: How Exporters Determine Whether a Product Requires METI Permission Before Shipping from Japan
Japan operates one of the most structurally sophisticated export control regimes in the G7. Every company shipping goods or transmitting technology out of Japan bears a legal obligation to...
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
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