Japan Customs Import Procedures — Customs Act (Act No. 61 of 1954)

HEADLINE: Lack of standardized import procedures led to inconsistent customs duty assessments in Japan.

Key Obligations

["File import declaration in NACCS system", "Pay customs duties and consumption tax", "Obtain import approval for controlled goods", "Comply with PSE/PSC mark requirements"]

Penalty Ranges

{"underdeclaration": "Additional duties + 10-15% penalty", "smuggling": "Criminal prosecution"}

Mandatory Deadline: Ongoing

Affected HS Codes: ["ALL"]

Issuing Authority: Japan Customs (Ministry of Finance)