{"id":2591,"date":"2024-01-02T13:44:51","date_gmt":"2024-01-02T04:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/?page_id=2591"},"modified":"2025-12-29T20:22:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T11:22:32","slug":"apply-fta-epa-duty-free","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/apply-fta-epa-duty-free\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan Import - Apply Duty-Free Treatment under FTA (Free Trade Agreement) and EPA (Economic Partnership Agreement)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:65%\">\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">In today's global market, understanding and utilizing Free Trade Agreements (FTA) and Economic Partnership Agreements (EPA) is crucial for businesses importing goods into Japan. These agreements, which have historically required a Certificate of Origin (COO), are evolving. Recent FTAs and EPAs now allow for a more streamlined process through self-declaration, making it easier for businesses to benefit from preferential tariff treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/service_img02_02-1024x682-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/service_img02_02-1024x682-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/service_img02_02-1024x682-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/service_img02_02-1024x682-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-vk-heading-background_fill_lightgray has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Key Agreements Allowing Self-Declaration<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Several significant FTAs and EPAs now support the self-declaration system, including:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Japan - EU EPA: A significant partnership bridging Japan and the European Union.<br><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Japan - UK CEPA: Tailoring trade benefits specifically between Japan and the United Kingdom.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership):<\/strong> A comprehensive agreement among Asian and Pacific nations.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>TPP11 - CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership):<\/strong> A landmark agreement among Pacific Rim countries.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Japan - US Trade Agreement: <\/strong>Fostering closer economic ties between these two major economies.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Japan - Australia EPA:<\/strong> Strengthening the economic relationship between Japan and Australia.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-vk-heading-background_fill_lightgray has-white-color has-vk-color-primary-vivid-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">How SK Advisory Can Assist You<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">At SK Advisory Inc., we specialize in guiding clients through the application of FTA\/EPA preferential tariff treatments. Our services are designed to simplify the process and reduce customs duties as mandated by Japan Customs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-vk-heading-background_fill_lightgray has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Our Process:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Client\u2019s Responsibility:<\/strong> Provide us with detailed information about your imported products.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Our Role at SK Advisory Inc:<\/strong> We lead the preparation of all necessary documentation for your FTA\/EPA application, ensuring compliance and accuracy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">By partnering with SK Advisory, you entrust your FTA\/EPA applications to seasoned customs professionals. This not only ensures peace of mind but also enhances your trade compliance and operational efficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table vk_custom_css_1 is-style-vk-table-scrollable has-small-font-size is-style-vk-table-scrollable\" data-scroll-breakpoint=\"table-scrollable-mobile\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>&nbsp;<\/th><th>Clients<\/th><th>SK ADVISORY<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">1<\/span>.<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">HS Code Confirmation for <\/span><\/strong><br><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Import Products<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">-&nbsp;Provide product information.<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">-&nbsp;Verify the appropriate HS Code.<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2.Duty Rate Confirmation<\/strong><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">-<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">-&nbsp;Check the standard duty rate. <\/span><br>-&nbsp;<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Compare with EPA\/FTA preferential duty rates.<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3.<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Rule of Origin Confirmation<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">-<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">-&nbsp;Confirm the Product Specific Rule (PSR).<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4.<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Documentation for FTA\/EPA <\/span><br><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Preferential Tariff Treatment<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">[Overview] <\/span><br><\/strong>-&nbsp;<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Bills of Materials for finished goods. <\/span><br>-&nbsp;<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Manufacturing flow and assembly <\/span><br><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">documents.<\/span><br><br><strong>[CTC - Change in Tariff Classification] <br><\/strong>- Bill of material, parts information, and <br>purchase price (if De minimis applies).<br><br><strong>[VA - Value Added] <br><\/strong>- FOB price for exported goods. <br>- Purchase price for used materials.<br><br><strong>[Supplier Declaration] <br><\/strong>- Communication with suppliers<\/td><td><strong>[Overiew] <br><\/strong>- Planning of best approach<br><br><strong>[CTC - Change in Tariff Classification]<br><\/strong>- Planning for grouping of materials. <br>- HS classification for used materials. <br>- Evidence documentation (HS Comparison Sheets).<br><br><strong>[VA - Value Added] <br><\/strong>- Verify sales price for import goods and purchase price for <br>materials. <br>- Evidence documentation (Calculation Sheets).<br><br><strong>[Supplier Declaration] <br><\/strong>- Preparation of Supplier Declaration format and <br>explanatory notes for submission to Manufacturer or<br>Exporter.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5.<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Application of FTA\/EPA<\/span><br><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Preferential Tariff Treatment<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td>-&nbsp;Send prepared application documents <br>to Forwarder or Customs Broker in Japan.<\/td><td>- Support in responding to inquiries from Japan <br>Customs on behalf of the client.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-2ae3bfa3 default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-9db26207\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default gd has-background wp-container-content-e29552f7\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(207,46,46) 4%,rgb(239,239,239) 4%);padding-top:1.5em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:1.5em;padding-left:1em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9005304f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom vk_block-margin-0--margin-top is-style-vk-heading-plain\" id=\"aioseo-contact\" style=\"font-size:32px\">Contact<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom has-vk-color-primary-vivid-color has-text-color\"><span class=\"text-nowrap\">Contact us 24 hours through the form<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-spacer vk_spacer vk_spacer-type-margin-top\"><div class=\"vk_block-margin-xs--margin-top\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center vk_block-margin-0--margin-top vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.4\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-spacer vk_spacer vk_spacer-type-margin-top vk_block-margin-0--margin-top\"><div class=\"vk_block-margin-sm--margin-top\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-button vk_button vk_button-color-custom vk_button-align-wide vk_block-margin-0--margin-top vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom\"><a href=\"\/en\/contact\/\" class=\"vk_button_link btn has-background has-vk-color-primary-background-color btn-md\" role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\" rel=\"noopener\"><div class=\"vk_button_link_caption\"><span class=\"vk_button_link_txt\">Contact Form<\/span><i class=\"fas fa-arrow-circle-right vk_button_link_after\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-vk-heading-solid_bottomborder_black has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Reference<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"vk_block-margin-xs--margin-top has-small-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Japan - EU EPA: <\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customs.go.jp\/roo\/information\/eu.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japan Customs Portal for Japan EU - guideline, manual, format of origin declaration<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"vk_block-margin-xs--margin-top has-small-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Japan - UK CEPA: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customs.go.jp\/roo\/information\/uk.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Japan Customs Portal for Japan - UK<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customs.go.jp\/roo\/information\/eu.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> - guideline, manual, format of origin declaration<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"vk_block-margin-xs--margin-top has-small-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>RCEP: <\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customs.go.jp\/roo\/information\/rcep.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japan Customs Portal for RCEP<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customs.go.jp\/roo\/information\/eu.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">- guideline, manual, format of origin declaration<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"vk_block-margin-xs--margin-top has-small-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>TPP11 - CPTPP:<\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customs.go.jp\/roo\/information\/tpp11.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Japan Customs Portal for TPP 11, CPTPP - guideline, manual, format of origin declaration<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"vk_block-margin-xs--margin-top has-small-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Japan - US Trade Agreement:<\/strong> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customs.go.jp\/roo\/information\/us.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japan Customs Portal for Japan - USA - guideline, manual, format of origin declaration<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"vk_block-margin-xs--margin-top has-small-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Japan - Australia EPA:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customs.go.jp\/roo\/information\/australia.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japan Customs Portal for Japan - 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These agreements, which have historically required a Certificate of Origin (COO), are evolving. Recent FTAs and EPAs now allow for a more streamlined process through self-declaration, making it easier for businesses [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1210,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"vkexunit_cta_each_option":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2591","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/fig-17-05-2022_04-13-16.jpg",500,300,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/fig-17-05-2022_04-13-16-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/fig-17-05-2022_04-13-16-300x180.jpg",300,180,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/fig-17-05-2022_04-13-16.jpg",500,300,false],"large":["https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/fig-17-05-2022_04-13-16.jpg",500,300,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/fig-17-05-2022_04-13-16.jpg",500,300,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/fig-17-05-2022_04-13-16.jpg",500,300,false],"post-thumbnail":["https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/fig-17-05-2022_04-13-16-320x180.jpg",320,180,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"SK ADVISORY INC","author_link":"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/author\/sawada880\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"In today's global market, understanding and utilizing Free Trade Agreements (FTA) and Economic Partnership Agreements (EPA) is crucial for businesses importing goods into Japan. 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