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What Is the Difference in Taxes Between Personal and Commercial Imports?

Understand the difference between personal and commercial food import taxes in Japan, including customs duty, consumption tax, HS codes, and why the 60% rule does not apply.

2026.01.08

For Oversea Exporters to Japan

Food Imports Are Possible Even for Individuals

Learn how individuals can legally import small food samples to Japan, reduce duties with the 60% rule, and navigate quarantine and customs procedures safely.

2026.01.08

For Oversea Exporters to Japan

Food Import Claims Guide: Cargo Damage, Shortage, Insurance & Customs

Practical guide to food import claims covering cargo damage, shortages, warehouse inspection, marine insurance, surveyors, and customs procedures.

2026.01.05

For Oversea Exporters to Japan

Definitive Guide to Food Import Preparation & Ingredient Labeling in Japan

A practical, step-by-step guide to food import preparation in Japan. Learn how to check ingredients, avoid quarantine delays, and create compliant Japanese food labeling before import.

2025.12.30

For Oversea Exporters to Japan

How to Legally Reduce Customs Duties and Consumption Tax on Food Imports

Learn how to legally reduce customs duties and consumption tax on food imports to Japan using preferential tariffs, HS codes, CIF optimization, and tax refunds.

2025.12.30

For Oversea Exporters to Japan

Amazon FBA – Complete Import Guide

Comprehensive Amazon FBA import guide covering customs clearance, import documentation (commercial invoice, HS codes, COO), duties & VAT, and food product import compliance for Amazon sellers. Learn how to navigate Japanese customs requirements and prepare shipments effectively.

2025.12.29

For Oversea Exporters to Japan

What Is NACCS？ – Japan Import Guide

Do foreign importers need to use NACCS? A practical guide to Japan’s NACCS system for import customs clearance. Covers procedures, documents, HS codes, duties, food imports, and broker requirements.

2025.12.29

For Oversea Exporters to Japan

10 Common Customs Clearance Problems When Importing Food into Japan — and How to Avoid Them

Common customs clearance problems when importing food into Japan explained for English-speaking importers. Learn how to avoid documentation issues (invoices, HS code), MHLW import notifications, inspections, labeling requirements, and China-specific risks to ensure smoother import compliance.

2025.12.29

For Oversea Exporters to Japan