As previously mentioned in another article (“Announcement from Japan Customs | Mandatory to use ACP – Attorney for Customs Procedure”), from October 2023, overseas sellers, especially those on e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Rakuten, and Shopify, must utilize ACP and become the Importer of Record (IOR) themselves. Therefore, schemes involving designating other Japanese corporations as the […]

For Foreign Corporations Without a Base in Japan: We are informing you about the two new systems that commences in October 2023. These systems are distinct and must be approached separately. However, there are aspects where they intersect and must be understood collectively. Here’s a detailed breakdown:   Switching from IOR Provider to ACP (Attorney […]

The increasing demand for importing and delivering goods to data centers in Japan is largely driven by the tech and AI boom. Often, clients, who are non-resident companies, seek to deliver goods—either their own or their end-clients’—to these data centers without making a sale. To facilitate this, the clients need to handle the import process […]

We would like to inform you about the recent announcement from the Japan Customs regarding the revision of the Import Declaration Items and Attorney for Customs Procedure system, effective from October 1, 2023. Foreign entities can no longer utilize a Japanese company as their IOR, or Importer of Record. As a result, sellers are now […]

In our company, we provide Attorney for Customs Procedure (ACP) services to numerous foreign corporations (without a presence in Japan) to enable the clients to become importers in Japan. As sales operations in Japan gain momentum, there has been an increase in client companies considering establishing a company in Japan. In this article, we would […]

The Import Permit Document holds significant importance in import clearance procedures. It serves as evidence for the deduction of Japan Consumption Tax (JCT). When filing periodical JCT returns, this document is necessary to claim deductions or refunds for the amount paid during import. It is crucial to ensure that the Import Permit accurately reflects the […]

We have experienced a significant increase in requests from new customers, particularly parts and materials manufacturers outside Japan, operating in the automotive and machinery parts industries. This surge in demand can be attributed to Japanese end-customers, who are manufacturers of finished goods, requesting a transition to VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory). Under the VMI scheme, inventory […]