Japan Customs operates the NACCS (Nippon Automated Cargo and Port Consolidated System) for electronic import declarations. Japan has very low tariffs on industrial goods but maintains agricultural protection. CPTPP membership provides preferential access for Pacific countries.

Japan Customs

  • NACCS — Japan automated customs clearance system
  • Import Declaration (Yunyu Shinkokusho) filed by licensed customs brokers
  • Key ports: Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka/Kobe, Nagoya; Narita and Haneda airports

Japan Import Duty

MFN Tariff: 0–26% (most industrial goods: 0%). Agricultural: variable protection (rice up to 778%). Consumption Tax: 10% at import (8% for food). CPTPP: 0% for CPTPP members on most goods. Japan-EU EPA: preferential rates. Japan-India CEPA: preferential. Extremely efficient clearance; most air cargo cleared within 24 hours.

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Most industrial goods: 0% MFN tariff. Agricultural goods: higher protection, sometimes very high (rice 778%). Consumption Tax 10% (8% food) at import. CPTPP provides further tariff reductions for member countries.