Japan Plant Protection Act (Law No. 151 of 1950)

HEADLINE: Japan faced agricultural threats from unchecked plant pest imports.

Key Obligations

["Phytosanitary certificate from exporting country", "Inspection on arrival at quarantine station", "Import prohibition for high-risk plant pests"]

Penalty Ranges

Fines up to ¥1 million; destruction of goods

Affected HS Codes: ["0601", "0602", "0603", "0604", "0701", "0702", "0703", "0704", "0705", "1001", "1002", "1003", "1004", "1005"]

Issuing Authority: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF)

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