Built for the companies we serve most.
Preferential rates. Priority response. Dedicated compliance expertise.
A structured programme for businesses managing recurring import, export, and trade compliance operations in Japan — rewarding commitment with measurable commercial advantage.
Aplash Privilege has evolved. Formerly designed for individual immigration clients, our programme now reflects our core focus: IOR/EOR, ACP, and trade compliance services for businesses operating in Japan. Individual clients engaged in immigration or consulting services remain welcome and continue to receive Original-tier benefits by default.
Not a loyalty card. A commercial framework.
Most service providers treat every engagement as a one-time transaction. Pricing is flat. Attention is shared. There is no mechanism that recognises the operational value of a client who ships 50 times a year versus one who ships twice.
Aplash Privilege is built on a different principle: the more consistently you operate, the more deeply we can integrate into your compliance workflow — and the more efficiently we can serve you. Volume enables dedicated resourcing. Recurring spend — whether in trade compliance, regulatory consulting, or immigration services — justifies preferential rate structures. Retainer commitments allow us to assign named specialists rather than rotating teams.
The result is a programme where your tier reflects your operational profile, and your benefits are directly tied to the scale of your Japan trade activity. Incentives are aligned. Outcomes are measurable.
Three tiers. One principle: the more you ship, the more you save.
Qualification is based on any one of the following criteria. Meet a single threshold to qualify. Tier status is reviewed annually.
Your starting point. Every engagement begins here.
- Any client
- No minimum spend
- Standard 1-year engagement
For businesses with established, recurring Japan trade operations.
- 20+ shipments/year, or or
- $80K+ annual spend, or or
- $3,000+/month retainer
For high-volume operators who require the highest tier of service, speed, and savings.
- 50+ shipments/year, or or
- $250K+ annual spend, or or
- $5,000+/month retainer
What each tier includes
 Original |  Gold |  Diamond | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing Benefits | |||
| Per-shipment fee discount | — | 5% | Up to 15% |
| HS code review rate | Standard tiered $300 / $200 / $150 per item | $200/item flat Volume rate from item 1 | $150/item flat Best rate from item 1 |
| Informal customs consultation | Standard rate $800–$1,500 | 10% off | 15% off + priority scheduling |
| Rush surcharge (<3 business days) | +50% | +30% | Waived 2× per quarter |
| Consulting & Advisory Benefits | |||
| Consulting hourly rate | Standard rate | 5% off | 10% off |
| Legal opinion / regulatory memo | Standard rate $1,000–$3,000 | 10% off | 15% off + priority delivery |
| Immigration application fee | Standard rate | 5% off | 10% off |
| Certified translation | Standard rate $300–$600/doc | 10% off | 15% off |
| Quarterly strategy session | — | — | 1× included per quarter |
| Service Level | |||
| Compliance manager | Shared pool | Named specialist | Senior manager + backup |
| Response SLA | 2 business days | 1 business day | Same-day |
| Support hours | Business hours (JST) | Extended JST +3h | 24/7 escalation line |
| Regulatory monitoring | — | Quarterly alerts | Real-time alerts |
| Onboarding | Standard documentation | Guided walkthrough | White-glove setup with compliance audit |
What this means in practice
Based on standard engagement profiles across IOR/EOR and HS code review services.
- →Named compliance specialist with case continuity
- →1-business-day SLA across trade and advisory
- →5% off consulting hourly rates
- →Quarterly regulatory updates
- →30% reduced rush surcharge
- →Senior compliance manager with backup
- →Same-day response SLA
- →Rush surcharges waived (2× per quarter)
- →24/7 escalation line access
- →Real-time regulatory monitoring
Savings are illustrative and based on standard engagement profiles. Actual savings vary by shipment complexity, commodity type, and service mix.
How it works
Start working with us
Any engagement — a single IOR shipment, an ACP filing, or a consulting retainer — qualifies your business for Original tier immediately. There is no application form, no approval process, and no minimum commitment required to begin.
We track your threshold
Your account is monitored against Gold and Diamond qualification criteria across shipment volume, annual spend, and retainer value. When your activity reaches a tier threshold, your account manager will notify your team directly — no action required on your side.
Benefits apply immediately
Rate discounts, SLA upgrades, and specialist assignments take effect on your next engagement — no waiting period, no administrative delay. Tier status is confirmed in writing and reviewed annually based on your trailing 12-month activity.
Operations where Japan trade is recurring, not occasional.
Aplash Privilege is most relevant when your business has a sustained Japan trade presence — and where compliance efficiency has a measurable impact on your cost base and operational speed.
- →E-commerce and DTC brands shipping product lines regularly into Japan through IOR arrangements
- →Multinational manufacturers with ongoing import and export cycles across multiple commodity categories
- →Trading companies managing high-volume, multi-commodity flows and requiring consistent HS classification support
- →Logistics and supply chain teams seeking a compliance partner embedded in their operational workflow
- →Any business where Japan trade compliance is a recurring operational function, not a one-off requirement
- →Companies requiring ongoing legal, tax, or regulatory consulting for Japan market operations — where advisory continuity reduces ramp-up time and improves outcome quality
- →HR and mobility teams managing recurring immigration filings (work visas, renewals, HSP, J-SKIP) for staff rotating through Japan assignments
- All fees in USD. JPY invoicing available at TTS rate on invoice date.
- Duties, taxes, government fees, and security deposits are always pass-through at cost.
- Minimum engagement: $1,500 across all tiers.
- M&A advisory and transaction services are priced on a project basis and are not included in the Privilege tier benefit structure.
- Tier status reviewed annually based on trailing 12-month activity.
- This programme replaces the previous voucher-based Privilege system.
- Aplash reserves the right to adjust tier thresholds and benefit structures with 30 days' written notice.
Not Certain Which Tier Fits Your Operation?
Contact our team with your shipment profile and trade volume. We shall confirm your qualification tier and walk you through the benefits available to your business.
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