Insights & Guides
Practical knowledge on Japan market entry — from company setup and visas to trade logistics and branding.
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
Do You Need an IOR or ACP to Sell on Amazon Japan or Rakuten as a Non-Resident? (2026)
Neither Amazon nor Rakuten will act as your Importer of Record, so a non-resident seller shipping inventory to an FBA or Rakuten warehouse needs one of two customs structures: an Importer of...
ACP - Attorney for Customs Procedures
Mandatory Since October 2023 for Non-Resident Importers. When You Need ACP vs. Full Incorporation.
Japan FEFTA M&A Guide - Foreign Investment Screening for Acquisitions in 2026
外為法第26条 Pre-Notification: When It Applies, How It Works, and What Foreign Buyers Must Do Before Signing
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