{"id":280,"date":"2021-02-14T15:29:08","date_gmt":"2021-02-14T06:29:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/?page_id=280"},"modified":"2026-03-17T21:34:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T12:34:52","slug":"acps-viewpoints-application","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/acp\/acps-viewpoints\/acps-viewpoints-application\/","title":{"rendered":"ACP Registration - Import by Japan ACP - Japan IOR"},"content":{"rendered":"\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;\">Appointing ACP and Required Documentation<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">For a formal appointment of the Attorney for Customs Procedures (ACP), a non-resident Japan IOR must submit the designated \"C7500\" application form to Japan Customs. When partnering with SK Advisory, we spearhead the registration procedure and engage in consultations with Japan Customs. The particular Customs Office to which this application is submitted varies based on the port of arrival \u2014 specifically, the declaration Customs Office. For instance, if imported goods land at Narita or Haneda airports, they come under the jurisdiction of Tokyo Customs. Consequently, the application needs to be forwarded to Tokyo Customs. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Along with the \"C7500\" form, the following information needs to be included:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-regular-font-size\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Power of Attorney<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Company Registry<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The calculation method for Customs Valuation&nbsp; &nbsp;<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/acp_customsvaluation\/\">see. section - Customs Valuation&nbsp;<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Explanatory materials regarding the company profile, product catalogs, and business\/logistics flow<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"268\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Picture1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Picture1.png 268w, https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Picture1-173x300.png 173w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><\/span><\/p>\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;\">Important Note: Exercise Caution<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">It is crucial to exercise caution as Japan Customs has become increasingly stringent in the registration of ACPs due to numerous cases involving inappropriate customs valuation settings. When selecting an ACP, it is recommended to choose one who is well-versed in Customs issues, particularly from a Customs Valuation perspective. Taking these precautions will help ensure a smooth process and compliance with Customs regulations.<\/span><\/p>\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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-vk-heading-both_ends vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom has-regular-font-size\" id=\"aioseo-\u304a\u3059\u3059\u3081\u30b5\u30fc\u30d3\u30b9\">Recommended Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center vk_block-margin-lg--margin-bottom recomend vk_block-margin-xs--margin-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e18653c4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.3333%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3889\" style=\"border-radius:12px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture3-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture3.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading vk_block-margin-sm--margin-bottom is-style-vk-heading-solid_black has-black-color has-text-color\" id=\"aioseo-\u7a0e\u95a2\u4e8b\u52d9\u7ba1\u7406\u4eba\u30b5\u30fc\u30d3\u30b9-acp\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a href=\"\/en\/acp\/\" title=\"\">ACP Service (Attorney for Customs Procedures) Import Japan<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"vk_block-margin-sm--margin-top has-black-color has-text-color has-regular-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/acp\/\" title=\"\">Foreign entity can become Importer of Record (IOR) by appointing an Attorney for Customs Procedures (ACP)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-button vk_button vk_button-color-custom vk_button-align-right is-style-undefined vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom\"><a href=\"\/en\/acp\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px\" class=\"vk_button_link btn has-background has-vk-color-primary-background-color btn-sm\" role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\" rel=\"noopener\"><div class=\"vk_button_link_caption\"><span class=\"vk_button_link_txt\">Learn more<\/span><i class=\"fas fa-arrow-circle-right vk_button_link_after\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-vk-heading-both_ends has-regular-font-size\">Please Be Aware<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">In cases where foreign corporations (non-residents) without an office in Japan import or export goods, failure to properly prepare an Importer of Record (IOR) or Exporter of Record (EOR) through an Attorney for Customs Procedures (ACP) or similar means can result in goods being held at customs, leading to significant delays and costs. To avoid such risks, please make thorough preparations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">If an ACP is needed, it is crucial to utilize the services of an experienced ACP well-versed in customs-related laws and regulations. The import and export operations of non-residents\/foreign corporations using an ACP are treated as unique cases. Many customs brokers are not familiar with these procedures, leading to incidents where goods are detained for extended periods due to unsuccessful explanations to customs. (Customs will not permit the import if the explanations provided by the importer or customs broker are unsatisfactory, resulting in the goods being detained until customs is convinced.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">We highly recommend utilizing our services as professional experts in customs, knowledgeable about customs-related laws and regulations. With a proven track record of resolving numerous issues through direct consultations with customs officers and customs brokers, our clients supported as an ACP now exceed 200 companies. We are committed to delivering industry-leading results with our expertise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\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;\">Japanese Customs System Reform: Clarification of Importer Definitions<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Starting October 1, 2023, Japanese Customs has instituted a pivotal reform aimed at addressing the issue of foreign sellers improperly designating third parties (such as forwarders or customs agents) as importers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">This revision necessitates foreign corporations to utilize an Attorney for Customs Procedures (ACP) to assume the role of Importer of Record (IOR) directly in many cases. The practice of merely nominally appointing another entity as the importer is no longer feasible.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Notably, foreign corporations that act as importers themselves, through the engagement of ACP, are eligible for Japan Consumption Tax (JCT) benefits. (link: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #333399;\"><a style=\"color: #333399; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/acps-viewpoints-2-consumption-tax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Consumption Tax Treatment and Benefits of Using ACP<\/a><\/span>).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">As a dedicated ACP firm, we ensure compliance with the law to facilitate correct import procedures, allowing you to trust us with your importation requirements confidently. We are eager to engage in further discussions with you.<\/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\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Revisions Effective October 1, 2023:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\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;\">Definition of the Importer<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Regarding a cargo imported under import transaction, an importer is equivalent to \u201ca person who imports a cargo\u201d defined in Article 6-1 (1), General Notification of the Customs Act. \u2026.. This means, the Consignee, etc., in the case of imports conducted through normal transactions between an overseas seller and a Japanese buyer<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">In the cases other than above, <strong><span data-color=\"#abb8c3\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%,rgba(171, 184, 195, 0.7) 0);\" class=\"vk_highlighter\">an importer is a Person Having the Right of Disposal of the import cargo at the time of import declaration<\/span><\/strong>. If there is another person who acts on the purpose of the import*, that person is also included:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">\u3000In case of a cargo imported:<br><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/span><\/span>- under lease contracts, a person who rents and uses the cargo.<\/span><br><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;- for consignment sales, a person who sells the cargo in the name of himself\/herself (consignee) by accepting the commission.<\/span><br><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;- for processing or repairing, a person who processes or repairs the cargo.<\/span><br><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;- for disposal, a person who disposes the cargo.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Importer Defined as the \u201cPerson Having the Right of Disposal\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">One of the most notable aspects of the amendment is the clarification that the \u201cperson having the right of disposal\u201d is regarded as the importer under Japan Customs law. The term \u201cright of disposal\u201d is similar to ownership, but not identical. Although there is no explicit definition in the customs-related legislation, according to Japan Customs, it refers to the authority to decide how the goods will be handled after being released into Japan\u2014for example, whether to sell the goods or to enter into a sales contract.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\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;\">For additional information, please refer to the following resources:<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-regular-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Japan Customs:<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customs.go.jp\/shiryo\/leaflet_jimukanrinin_e.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #333399; text-decoration: underline;\"> Leaflet(English)<\/span>&nbsp;<\/a><\/span> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #333399; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #333399; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.customs.go.jp\/shiryo\/20230707.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Revision of Import Declaration Items and Attorney for Customs Procedure (ACP) System<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">English: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #333399;\"><a style=\"color: #333399; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/announcement-from-japan-customs-directive-to-use-acp-attorney-for-customs-procedure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Announcement from Japan Customs | Mandatory to Use ACP in Many Cases \u2013 Attorney for Customs Procedure&nbsp;<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-fef7bd32 default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-5cdc380b\">\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 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class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3889\" style=\"border-radius:12px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture3-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture3.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading vk_block-margin-sm--margin-bottom is-style-vk-heading-solid_black has-black-color has-text-color\" id=\"aioseo-\u7a0e\u95a2\u4e8b\u52d9\u7ba1\u7406\u4eba\u30b5\u30fc\u30d3\u30b9-acp\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a href=\"\/en\/acp\/\" title=\"\">ACP Service (Attorney for Customs Procedures) Import Japan<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"vk_block-margin-sm--margin-top has-black-color has-text-color has-regular-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/acp\/\" title=\"\">Foreign entity can become Importer of Record (IOR) by appointing an Attorney for Customs Procedures (ACP)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-button vk_button vk_button-color-custom vk_button-align-right is-style-undefined vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom\"><a href=\"\/en\/acp\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px\" class=\"vk_button_link btn has-background has-vk-color-primary-background-color btn-sm\" role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\" rel=\"noopener\"><div class=\"vk_button_link_caption\"><span class=\"vk_button_link_txt\">Learn more<\/span><i class=\"fas fa-arrow-circle-right vk_button_link_after\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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;\">Why choose us?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><strong>We specialize in navigating complex issues at the intersection of customs procedures and taxation\u2014an area where our ability to offer practical, comprehensive support from both perspectives sets us apart. Understanding the close relationship between customs duties and national taxes (especially, Japan Consumption Tax - JCT), and addressing both in an integrated manner, is crucial in the context of international trade.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-regular-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Customs and International Trade Professionals <\/strong>- Our CEO, Mr. Sawada is a Certified Customs Specialist in Japan and has provided consulting services in the Trade &amp; Customs field for many years. He was in a management position at KPMG, then started with his own company - SK Advisory. With his expertise and experience, we ensure high-quality service. Mr. Sawada also serves as an external expert for the World Bank\u2019s B-READY project in the field of customs and international trade.<strong><br><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Full compliance with Japanese Customs Law <\/b>- We strictly adhere to Japanese Customs Law and manage all necessary import compliance issues, including HS code classification and appropriate Customs Valuation of goods imported to Japan.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Communication in English, Chinese, and Japanese -<\/strong> 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.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Experienced and Trustworthy Partner <\/strong>- As demand for our ACP services has grown, we have served numerous clients worldwide, registering over 80 ACP customers annually. Our track record speaks for our credibility.&nbsp;<strong><br><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Handling Regulated Products -<\/strong> Our ACP\/IOR partnership system can manage regulated items, including cosmetics, PSE-products, foodstuffs, and tableware.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Qualified ACP Service Provider in Amazon SPN (Service Provider Network)<\/strong> - We are an officially recognized ACP service provider in Amazon's Service Provider Network (SPN) under the Trade Compliance category.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/\u753b\u50cf1-300x62.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2370\"\/><\/figure>\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;\">Track Record \u2013 Attorney for Customs Procedures (ACP) Services<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">We have supported import and export operations in Japan for over 200 clients across more than 40 countries.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/clients-list-1024x529.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/clients-list-1024x529.png 1024w, https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/clients-list-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/clients-list-768x397.png 768w, https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/clients-list-1536x794.png 1536w, https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/clients-list-2048x1058.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\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\" id=\"sec02\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Examples of International Logistics Partners We Have Worked With<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">We have a proven track record of working with a wide range of logistics providers. As the Attorney for Customs Procedures (ACP), we handle customs-related responsibilities while logistics companies manage transportation and warehousing operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-regular-font-size 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:50%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">American Overseas Transport (AOT)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Apex International<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Brink's<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">CEVA Logistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Coshipper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Crane Worldwide Logistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">DB Schenker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">DGX (Dependable Global Express)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">DHL Express<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">DHL Global Forwarding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Dimerco<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">DSV Air &amp; Sea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Expeditors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">FedEx Express<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">FERCAM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">GOTO KAISOTEN Ltd.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Harumigumi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Herport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">ICL Logistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">JAS Forwarding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Kintetsu Express<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Kokusai Express<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Kuehne + Nagel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Mitsubishi Logistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">MOL Logistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Nankai Express<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Nippon Express<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">OIA Global<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">PGS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Rhenus Group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">R\u00f6hlig<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Sankyu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Sanyo Logistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Scan Global Logistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Seino Schenker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">SEKO Logistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Shibusawa Logistics Corporation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Shin-Ei gumi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Shiproad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Sumitomo Warehouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">UPS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">UPS Supply Chain Solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Yamato Transport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">...and many other logistics providers in Japan and around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-27fbfe0b default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-f1317158\">\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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-vk-heading-both_ends vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom has-regular-font-size\" id=\"aioseo-\u304a\u3059\u3059\u3081\u30b5\u30fc\u30d3\u30b9\">Recommended Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center vk_block-margin-lg--margin-bottom recomend vk_block-margin-xs--margin-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e18653c4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.3333%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3889\" style=\"border-radius:12px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture3-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture3.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading vk_block-margin-sm--margin-bottom is-style-vk-heading-solid_black has-black-color has-text-color\" id=\"aioseo-\u7a0e\u95a2\u4e8b\u52d9\u7ba1\u7406\u4eba\u30b5\u30fc\u30d3\u30b9-acp\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a href=\"\/en\/acp\/\" title=\"\">ACP Service (Attorney for Customs Procedures) Import Japan<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"vk_block-margin-sm--margin-top has-black-color has-text-color has-regular-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/acp\/\" title=\"\">Foreign entity can become Importer of Record (IOR) by appointing an Attorney for Customs Procedures (ACP)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-button vk_button vk_button-color-custom vk_button-align-right is-style-undefined vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom\"><a href=\"\/en\/acp\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px\" class=\"vk_button_link btn has-background has-vk-color-primary-background-color btn-sm\" role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\" rel=\"noopener\"><div class=\"vk_button_link_caption\"><span class=\"vk_button_link_txt\">Learn more<\/span><i class=\"fas fa-arrow-circle-right vk_button_link_after\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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;\">Our ACP Service: The Best Solution for the Japan Importer of Record (IOR) and Exporter of Record (EOR)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">ACP is an effective solution for addressing Importer of Record (IOR) and Exporter of Record (EOR) requirements in Japan. Through our ACP service, non-resident entities located outside Japan are able to import and export goods as Non-Resident IOR and EOR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Below is an overview of our basic scope of work, together with a diagram illustrating the operational structure of the ACP service. Once ACP registration is completed, the non-resident entity can act as the Importer of Record (IOR) and Exporter of Record (EOR) in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-vk-heading-solid_bottomborder_black\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Scope of Work \u2013 How We Can Assist<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-regular-font-size\">\n<li>Preparation and filing of all required documents for ACP registration with Japan Customs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Coordination and communication with relevant stakeholders, including Japan Customs, logistics providers, and customs brokers to ensure the smooth and compliant import and export procedures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Preparation and review of import documentation, including commercial invoices and shipping documents.<br><sub><sup><span data-fontsize=\"12px\" style=\"font-size: 12px;\" class=\"vk_inline-font-size\">*Proper customs clearance requires accurate identification and statement of the shipper, consignee \/ Exporter of Record (EOR), and Importer of Record (IOR) on B\/L, AWB, and Commercial Invoice. We provide practical guidance on correct documentation practices. We also advise on customs valuation (import declaration value) and its supporting documentation, HS classification, and country of origin to ensure compliance with Japanese customs requirements.<\/span><\/sup><\/sub><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Advisory on customs valuation (import declaration value), HS codes, duty rates, and origin (including advance rulings).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Import compliance support for regulated products, including Domestic Administrator (sometimes referred to as \u201cDomestic Representative\u201d) Services under the Product Safety Acts (PSE\/PSC) and food-related products regulated under the Food Sanitation Act.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Support for security export control, including list-based classification, catch-all control assessment, and assistance with export license applications to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Maintenance and retention of records required under the Japan Customs Law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Provision of professional trade and customs advisory services to address and resolve issues that may arise during import or export operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #808080; font-size: 10pt;\">**Both import and export activities can benefit from the use of an ACP (Attorney for Customs Procedures). This support is applicable in scenarios where a non-resident acts as the Importer of Record (IOR) for imports and as the Exporter of Record (EOR) for exports.<\/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; font-size: 12pt;\">Three Steps to Initiate Shipments Under the ACP Program:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-regular-font-size\">\n<li><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Quotation Review to Contract Conclusion: <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Upon receiving your contact details, we will promptly provide a quotation for your review.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Commencing the Registration of ACP (Attorney for Customs Procedures) to Japan Customs<\/strong>: This process is generally completed in about two weeks.<\/span><\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Initiation of First Shipment, Import\/Export<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ACP-Diagram1-1024x540.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ACP-Diagram1-1024x540.png 1024w, https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ACP-Diagram1-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ACP-Diagram1-768x405.png 768w, https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ACP-Diagram1-1536x810.png 1536w, https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ACP-Diagram1-2048x1080.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-vk-heading-both_ends vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom has-regular-font-size\" id=\"aioseo-\u304a\u3059\u3059\u3081\u30b5\u30fc\u30d3\u30b9\">Recommended Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center vk_block-margin-lg--margin-bottom recomend vk_block-margin-xs--margin-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e18653c4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.3333%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3889\" style=\"border-radius:12px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture3-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture3.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading vk_block-margin-sm--margin-bottom is-style-vk-heading-solid_black has-black-color has-text-color\" id=\"aioseo-\u7a0e\u95a2\u4e8b\u52d9\u7ba1\u7406\u4eba\u30b5\u30fc\u30d3\u30b9-acp\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a href=\"\/en\/acp\/\" title=\"\">ACP Service (Attorney for Customs Procedures) Import Japan<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"vk_block-margin-sm--margin-top has-black-color has-text-color has-regular-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/acp\/\" title=\"\">Foreign entity can become Importer of Record (IOR) by appointing an Attorney for Customs Procedures (ACP)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-button vk_button vk_button-color-custom vk_button-align-right is-style-undefined vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom\"><a href=\"\/en\/acp\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px\" class=\"vk_button_link btn has-background has-vk-color-primary-background-color btn-sm\" role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\" rel=\"noopener\"><div class=\"vk_button_link_caption\"><span class=\"vk_button_link_txt\">Learn more<\/span><i class=\"fas fa-arrow-circle-right vk_button_link_after\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-2e6b1ca9 default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-84bfa054\">\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<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;\">Guidance by Amazon<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">According to the seller central website in Amazon, there is guidance by Amazon that a non-resident entity needs to appoint an ACP or IOR. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sellercentral.amazon.co.jp\/gp\/help\/external\/G201468420?language=en_JP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">You may check on this link:<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-vk-heading-solid_bottomborder_black has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Non-resident requirements<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><em>A Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) seller who lives outside of Japan (non-residents) and would like to import goods into an Amazon Japan fulfillment center for storage and order fulfillment must first designate an Import of Record (IOR) and \/or Attorney for Customs Procedure (ACP). This must be accomplished in advance of any importations. In general, any person who is a resident of Japan can be appointed as an IOR and\/or ACP. Neither Amazon nor any of its entities in Japan may act as the IOR\/ACP on the customs declaration, only the FBA seller or their designated IOR\/ACP.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Amazon, Seller Central, Japan Tax and Regulatory Considerations<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Also, you can check the document developed by Amazon <a href=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/G\/09\/rainier\/help\/Understand_ACP_and_IOR._CB1198675309_.pdf\">\"Understand ACP and IOR guidance\".<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-vk-heading-solid_bottomborder_black has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Understand ACP and IOR<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>If you do not have a Japanese entity to act as the importer of record, it is mandatory that you <\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>appoint an Attorney for Customs Procedure (ACP). Overseas Sellers, as non-resident importers, <\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>can generally rely on a program called ACP to help bring their inventory into Japan. An ACP is a <\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>resident Japanese entity who registers with Japan Customs as your agent to help with entries <\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>and communications. Please note ACP does not fully take over the whole responsibility of an <\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>importer. You must ensure that your goods comply with the local laws and regulations as a part <\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>of your responsibility.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Amazon, Understand ACP and IOR guidance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Recently, Amazon issued another guidance regarding the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/G\/09\/rainier\/help\/Understand_ACP_and_IOR._CB1198675309_.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Understanding of Attorney for Customs Procedures (ACP)<\/a><\/span> in accordance with the new Japan Customs Regulations that have been effective since October 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-vk-heading-solid_bottomborder_black has-regular-font-size\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/G\/09\/rainier\/help\/Understand_ACP_and_IOR._CB1198675309_.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Understanding of Attorney for Customs Procedures (ACP)<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Understand ACP\/CPA<br>To import your FBA shipment, you may need an ACP (Attorney for Customs Procedures, also called Customs Procedure Agent or CPA; hereinafter \u2018CPA\u2019) to support the customs clearance<br>procedures for your goods. The following materials on the Japan Customs website explains in what situations you need a CPA.<br><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customs.go.jp\/shiryo\/jirei.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.customs.go.jp\/shiryo\/jirei.pdf<\/a><\/span>&nbsp;<br><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>If you are required to use a CPA, Overseas FBA sellers will be filing import declarations under the seller\u2019s name while using a CPA to help bring their inventory into Japan. A CPA is a resident Japanese entity who registers with Japan Customs as your agent to help with customs declarations and communications. Please note CPA does not fully take over the whole<br>responsibility of an importer. You must ensure that your goods comply with the local laws and regulations as a part of your responsibility.<br><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Please note that the customs territory of Japan is divided into regional areas that do not share information regarding CPA registration. This means you can only rely on your CPA in the region(s) where the application is received. You have to appoint a CPA in each region if necessary. Once you find out the destination Fulfillment Centre (FC) for your goods, please ensure that your CPA is registered in all required regions. For details, you should consult with the relevant customs office.<br><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Are certain product categories limited to Japanese-resident as Importer instead of an ACP\/CPA?<br>There are certain products that are subject to notification, certification, or registration requirements that must be met by a resident Japanese entity who is also responsible for ensuring<br>the imported goods comply with local laws and regulations. Because these requirements can only be met by a Japanese entity, a non-resident IOR cannot meet them. You are responsible for determining whether or not your goods require a notification, certification, or registration. Japan Customs website has provided an outline of relevant laws and ordinances as a guide but you should also consult with your customs broker or legal advisor. Additionally, all imported products must meet Japanese regulations and product labeling obligations.<br><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>For more information, please refer to the Japan Customs\u2019 website: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.customs.go.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.customs.go.jp\/<\/a><\/span><br>For more information on the 2023 Japan Customs Act Amendment, please refer to the Japan<br>Customs\u2019 website:<br>[JP] <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customs.go.jp\/shiryo\/leaflet_jimukanrinin.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.customs.go.jp\/shiryo\/leaflet_jimukanrinin.pdf<\/a><\/span><br>[EN] <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customs.go.jp\/shiryo\/leaflet_jimukanrinin_e.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.customs.go.jp\/shiryo\/leaflet_jimukanrinin_e.pdf<\/a><\/span><br>[CN] <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customs.go.jp\/shiryo\/leaflet_jimukanrinin_cn.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.customs.go.jp\/shiryo\/leaflet_jimukanrinin_cn.pdf<\/a><\/span><br>[KR] <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customs.go.jp\/shiryo\/leaflet_jimukanrinin_kr.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.customs.go.jp\/shiryo\/leaflet_jimukanrinin_kr.pdf<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns noabs 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:20%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-button vk_button vk_button-color-custom vk_button-align-wide vk_block-margin-lg--margin-bottom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skadvisory.jp\/en\/acp\/acps-viewpoints\/\" 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\">ACP insights<\/span><i class=\"fas fa-arrow-circle-right vk_button_link_after\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Appointing ACP and Required Documentation For a formal appointment of the Attorney for Customs Procedures (ACP), a non-resident Japan IOR must submit the designated \"C7500\" application form to Japan Customs. 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