Our Customers and Experiences | SK Advisory - Japan ACP

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Our Customers - Attorney for Customs Procedures (ACP) Service

All our clients have successfully become Japan Importer of Record (IOR) and/or Exporter of Record (EOR) 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. For clients, we(SK Advisory) work as an Attorney for Customs Procedures (ACP), while the logistics companies manage forwarding, logistics, customs clearance and warehousing operations.

Service	Experiences	Clients (example)
Trade/Customs in general	Import/Export Compliance Support Customs Valuation, HS Classification for the goods imported into Japan	CTDI - Communications Test Design, Inc.（US） Brandart S.p.A SkyCell AG (Swiss)
FTA (Free Trade Agreement) / EPA (Economic Partnership Agreement)	Certificate of Origin Support for both export and import in Japan Establishing FTA origin compliance operations for Industrial Machinery Manufacturers, Automotive Parts Manufacturers etc.	Toyo Machinery & Metal Co., LTD. Op-tecs Industry Co., Ltd. BP Japan
ACP (Attorney for Customs Procedures) Non-Resident IOR: Importer of Record & EOR: Exporter of Record	100+ foreign companies' ACP registration in Japan, and coordinated import clearance procedures. Became official Amazon SPN (Service Provider Network) ACP service provider.	Shokz (中国) SkyPAD APS（Denmark)
ODA (Official Development Assistance)	Consulting works for the Project Planning Survey for "The Project for Capacity Development on Smooth Operation of OSBPs on the North-South Transport Corridor". - 2020 Consulting works for the Project Planning Survey for "Senegal: Master Plan Development Project of Dakar New Port (in Ndayane area)". - 2021 Consulting works for the Project Planning Survey for "Tanzania: Project on Modernization of Human Recourse Development of Tanzania Revenue Authority" - 2022 Project Expert for HS Classifications and Business Planning, for "The Project for Capacity Development of South Sudan Customs for Introduction of Harmonized System Code Phase 2（P.I.H.S.2）" - 2022 Advisor for EAC （East African Community）Customs and Trade Facilitation - 2023~2024	JICA - Japan International Cooperation Agency

Why choose us?

Customs and International Trade Professionals - Our CEO, Mr. Sawada, is a Certified Customs Specialist in Japan. With years of experience providing services in the Trade & Customs field, his leadership at KPMG and the establishment of his own company, SK Advisory, ensures our commitment to excellence and high-quality service.
Full Adherence to Japanese Customs Law - Our top priority is to maintain full compliance with Japanese Customs Law and safely import / export our clients' goods into / from Japan. We meticulously manage all import compliance aspects, including Japan Importer of Record (IOR) matter, HS code classification and the correct Customs Valuation of goods entering Japan. We support to complete all the necessary shipping documents, such as Invoice, Packing List and BL, on behald of non-resident / foreign Japan IOR.
Communication in English, Chinese, and Japanese - Our team, with extensive international experience, excels in communication in English, including facilitating English-language meetings, and has earned considerable trust from clients. We also have staff capable of communicating in Chinese, making us equipped to handle Chinese-language support as well. Naturally, as a Japan-based team, we're totally fluent in Japanese, ensuring seamless communication across these three key languages.
Reputable and Reliable Partner -The growing demand for our Attorney for Customs Procedures (ACP) services is testament to our quality. We proudly serve clients globally, registering over 50 ACP customers annually. Our consistent track record underscores our reliability and credibility. For a detailed list of our clientele, please visit our "Experiences" section. Our unwavering commitment ensures all our clients successfully acquire Japan IOR status and import goods seamlessly into Japan.
Handling Regulated Products - Our ACP/IOR partnership system can manage regulated items, including cosmetics, PSE-products, foodstuffs, and tableware.
Recognized ACP Service Provider on Amazon SPN (Service Provider Network) - We are a certified ACP service provider within Amazon's Service Provider Network (SPN), listed under the Trade Compliance category. Many international Amazon Sellers have successfully become Japan Importers of Record (IOR) through our ACP services.

Client's feedbacks

Location	Company / Brand	Overview	Reviews / Feedbacks
United States	Shock Hosting LLC	US-based company providing Network, Hosting service - utilized ACP service for the import of computer servers and related goods to Japan. The purpose of the import was internal usage.	"It has been a pleasure working with SK Advisory on importing several shipments into Japan. From start to finish the service and communication has been excellent and we are looking forward to importing additional shipments with SK Advisory in the future. We would definitely recommend their services to anyone needing to navigate the complicated customs process in Japan."
Canada	Exit Technologies	Amazon Seller, used ACP service for the import of Computer/Mouse Emulators to Japan.	"SK advisory was very professional and helped us make an otherwise daunting process seem simple and easy. He promptly responds to inquiries so we were able to get this arranged for a package already in-transit for Japan."
Malaysia	TrendyValley Collections	Amazon Seller, utilized ACP service for the import of Baby/Maternity clothes to Japan.	"Mr Sawada provides clear and precise information and templates that need to be filled and submitted for the ACP application. The whole application process went smoothly and I would also like to thank him for helping me to guide the logistics company in Japan for sending my products to Amazon FBA."
New Zealand	Tree Monkey Music	Amazon Seller, used the ACP service for the import of music guitar accessories to Japan.	We were struggling to find the right advice and ACP representative to assist our importing needs for Japan. Once we started working with SK Advisory our problems were solved. They provided timely and effective advice, worked efficiently with our freight forwarder and took care of all of the paperwork, the process became seamless. I highly recommend them, and will certainly be working with them again.

Kolon Industries in South Korea - used ACP service under VMI scheme, for the import of Airbag Cushion for Automobile into Japan. They registered as non-resident IOR - Importer of Record in Japan, SK Advisory supported as ACP - Attorney for Customs Procedure.

Shokz in China - used ACP service for the import of earphone into Japan. They registered as non-resident IOR - Importer of Record in Japan, we supported as ACP - Attorney for Customs Procedure.

Element Six in Ireland - used ACP service for the import of synthetic diamond, cubic boron nitride and other superhard materials for industrial use.

Onogo.com in Jersey - used ACP service for the import of Pet accessaries into Japan. They registered as non-resident IOR - Importer of Record in Japan, we supported as ACP - Attorney for Customs Procedure.

Luna Nameplate Industries in Australia, an international Amazon Seller used ACP service for the import of Car Emblem into Japan. They registered as non-resident IOR - Importer of Record in Japan, we supported as ACP - Attorney for Customs Procedure.

Nix Sensor in Canada, an international Amazon Seller used ACP service for the import of Color Sensor into Japan. They registered as non-resident IOR - Importer of Record in Japan, we supported as ACP - Attorney for Customs Procedure.

Enzu.com in the U.S. used ACP service for the import of Computer equipment and internet related products into Japan. They registered as non-resident IOR - Importer of Record in Japan, we supported as ACP - Attorney for Customs Procedure.

Vesper Technologies lImited in the UK, used ACP service for the import of Computer equipment and internet related products into Japan. They registered as non-resident IOR - Importer of Record in Japan, we supported as ACP - Attorney for Customs Procedure.

Loop Earplugs in Belgium, used ACP service for the import of Earplugs into Japan. They registered as non-resident IOR - Importer of Record in Japan, we supported as ACP - Attorney for Customs Procedure.

EVI Herrajes in Spain, used ACP service for the import of Doorstop products into Japan. They registered as non-resident IOR - Importer of Record in Japan, we supported as ACP - Attorney for Customs Procedure.

Secretlab in Singapore, used ACP service for the import of Gaming Chair products into Japan. They registered as non-resident IOR - Importer of Record in Japan, SK Advisory supported as ACP - Attorney for Customs Procedure.

Y Ventures Group in Singapore, used ACP service for the import of Books into Japan. They registered as non-resident IOR - Importer of Record in Japan, SK Advisory supported as ACP - Attorney for Customs Procedure.

Groke Technologies in Finland, used ACP service for the import of digital based situational awareness systems related autonomous navigation solutions of ships into Japan. They registered as non-resident IOR - Importer of Record in Japan, SK Advisory supported as ACP - Attorney for Customs Procedure.