Japan Customs Tariff Law

HEADLINE: Importers exploited tariff loopholes, evading duties and undermining revenue collection.

Key Obligations

Import declaration, tariff classification, AEO compliance, prohibited goods screening

Penalty Ranges

Up to 3x customs value; criminal prosecution

Mandatory Deadline: 2026-01-01

Affected HS Codes: All HS chapters

Issuing Authority: Japan Customs / Ministry of Finance