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Importing to Japan

Customs duty, VAT, and import regulations — updated 2026

Key facts at a glance

Customs authority
Japan Customs (Ministry of Finance)
De minimis threshold
¥10,000 (~$65 USD)
VAT / sales tax
Consumption Tax at 10% (8% reduced for food)
Typical duty range
0–5% on most industrial goods; higher on agriculture
Code system
9-digit Japan Customs Tariff
Currency
JPY

⚡ 2026 tariff update

CPTPP member: preferential rates for Canada, NZ, Australia, Vietnam. Japan-UK CEPA in force.

Overview

Japan has one of the world's most efficient customs systems. Duty rates are generally low for industrial goods (0–5%), though agricultural products face higher protection. Consumption Tax at 10% applies on most goods (8% reduced for food excluding alcohol). Japan Customs processes declarations via the NACCS system.

Import process

1. Goods arrive at Japanese port (Tokyo/Narita, Osaka, Nagoya) 2. Customs Declaration filed via NACCS 3. Duty + consumption tax calculated 4. Release usually within 1–2 days for compliant shipments

Practical tips

✓ Japan has zero tolerance for counterfeit goods — all IP-infringing items seized
✓ Food imports require notification via FAINS system
✓ CPTPP: goods from member countries often qualify for 0% or reduced rates
✓ Alcohol has specific excise duties — check JTA rates

⛔ Restricted & prohibited goods

Child pornography, counterfeit goods (strictly enforced), certain firearms, methamphetamines

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