Customs clearance Tokyo
Import and export customs clearance for companies in and around Tokyo. Declarations, duties and taxes, permits and release, prepared before your goods arrive.
- CityTokyo
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- AirportsNRT · HND
- Customs authority
- Japan Customs (Ministry of Finance)
- Customs clearance
- Ziem network partner, under our brand
- Systems
- Customs Tariff Act - NACCS
- Importer requirements
- an importer code registered in NACCS (recommended) and, for some goods, product-specific notifications
- Airports
- Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND)
- Seaport
- Tokyo and Yokohama
- Seasonal risk
- Typhoon season (August to October) can cancel flights for short periods.
Customs clearance for Tokyo
In Japan, customs clearance is handled by a dedicated partner team that works under the Ziem Logistics brand, to our procedures and with the shipment data we prepare. You deal only with Ziem Logistics, from booking to release. Companies in Tokyo, especially in electronics, automotive, pharma and high-value goods, rely on fast and correct declarations. Narita is one of the world's busiest cargo airports and the main air gateway to Japan.
- Import declarations for TokyoDeclarations with Japan Customs (Ministry of Finance), duty and import tax calculation, and release for delivery in Tokyo.
- Export declarations from TokyoExport filings and evidence of export for goods leaving Japan.
- RegistrationsHelp with the importer registration required in Japan: an importer code registered in NACCS (recommended) and, for some goods, product-specific notifications.
- Classification and originHS classification, preferential origin and duty estimates before your goods ship.
- Permits and regulated goodsLicences for pharma, food, electrical goods, dual-use items and other regulated products.
- Air and sea arrivalsClearance for cargo arriving at NRT, HND and by sea via Tokyo and Yokohama.
Ziem Logistics operations desk
- Cut-off and acceptance times
- Current cut-off times for Tokyo on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in Tokyo
Weather and season: Typhoon season (August to October) can cancel flights for short periods. We build buffer time into routings and switch to alternative airports when needed.
Holidays: In Japan, Golden Week (late April to early May), Obon (mid-August) and New Year (29 December to 3 January) can slow down customs, airlines and trucking. Book early and send documents in advance around these dates.
Air freight from and to Tokyo
Need the transport as well? We fly your cargo via Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND), including Next Flight Out and on-board courier, and handle customs in the same shipment file.
Air freight from and to Tokyo → · Freight & customs in Japan →
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Main lanes from Tokyo
The most important connections from Japan, with our own team or trusted customs partners at destination.
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Customs clearance Tokyo: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Who clears customs for my goods in Tokyo?
Customs clearance in Japan is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network. It works under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures. You deal only with Ziem Logistics.
What do importers in Tokyo need?
Importers in Japan generally need an importer code registered in NACCS (recommended) and, for some goods, product-specific notifications. We check registrations, classification and permits before the shipment leaves origin.
Which customs authority is responsible for Tokyo?
Japan Customs (Ministry of Finance). Declarations are filed electronically (Customs Tariff Act - NACCS).
How long does customs clearance take in Tokyo?
With complete documents and data, most entries are released within hours of arrival. Inspections, missing permits or holidays such as Golden Week (late April to early May), Obon (mid-August) and New Year (29 December to 3 January) can add time.
Can you also transport my goods to Tokyo?
Yes. We offer air freight via Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND), sea freight via Tokyo and Yokohama, Next Flight Out and on-board courier.
Do you use local agents in Tokyo?
No. We work directly with the airlines and issue our own air waybills, and we do not use local agents. Where we cannot do it ourselves, we use a few long-standing, trusted partners for road transport and customs, under our procedures. We do not work as an agent for other forwarders: our customers are shippers and consignees.
Tell us about your shipment
Send us the lane, the goods and the timeline. We reply within one business day. For urgent cargo, call us directly.