Basically, the system itself is not much different from the system in other OECD countries. There is no tariff on export goods, expose tariff on only import goods to Japan.
In the case of ad valorem duty, Customs duty, the importers should pay is calculating by Customs Valuation multiply Duty Rate.
Customs Duty = Customs Valuation x Duty Rate
The basic concept of Customs Valuation is in line with WTO standards. The Customs value of imported goods shall be the transaction value, that is, the price actually paid or payable by the buyer, plus additional costs, for instance, freight (to the imported port), insurance, and some sort of loyalty paid by the importer to exporter, etc.
On the one hand, the Duty Rate determines by the HS code. A major way of reducing the duty rate is to utilize FTA. In recent, thanks to the Japanese Government’s expansion strategy regarding Free Trade, the number of FTAs surrounding Japan has been steadily increased. There should be many cost-saving opportunities by taking advantage of FTA.
FTA, Customs and International Trade Advisory Services
Japan Customs: https://www.customs.go.jp/english/summary/tariff.htm
Our Customers - Japan IOR / Attorney for Customs Procedures (ACP) Service
All our clients have successfully become Japan Importer of Record (IOR) and imported goods into Japan under our guidance.
Logistics Companies with Collaboration Experience
Here is a list of our partner logistics and forwarding companies with whom we have had successful collaborations. Please note that this list is not exhaustive, as we are open to working with any logistics or forwarding companies. As Attorneys for Customs Procedures (ACP), we represent non-resident clients (IOR) and coordinate with these logistics companies, who manage the transportation of goods to and from Japan.
