Asia · JP · Ziem networkFreight forwarding & customs in Japan
Japan is one of the world's largest air cargo markets and one of our strongest air freight destinations, with frequent connections from Europe and South-East Asia.
- HubTokyo
- Local time--:--
- AirportsNRT · HND · KIX · NGO
- Customs clearance
- Ziem network partner, under our brand
- Air waybills
- Own AWBs, no third parties
- Framework & systems
- Customs Tariff Act · NACCS
- Hub
- Tokyo
- Air gateways
- Tokyo Narita, Tokyo Haneda, Osaka Kansai and Nagoya
- Seaports
- Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya and Kobe
- Customs clearance
- Ziem network partner, under our brand
- Air waybills
- Own air waybills, no third parties
- Customs authority
- Japan Customs (Ministry of Finance)
- Importer requirements
- an importer code registered in NACCS (recommended) and, for some goods, product-specific notifications
- Transport modes
- Air, sea, road, NFO, on-board courier
Every mode to and from Japan
Whether your cargo needs to arrive next week or tonight, we plan the transport and the customs clearance as one shipment, from one desk.
Air freight Japan
Our own air waybills via Tokyo Narita, Tokyo Haneda, Osaka Kansai and Nagoya. Door-to-door or airport-to-airport, export and import.
More →Sea freight Japan
FCL and LCL via Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya and Kobe, with customs at origin and destination.
More →Next Flight Out
Urgent cargo on the first available flight into or out of Tokyo Narita (NRT), with customs pre-lodged.
More →On-Board Courier
A courier hand-carries critical parts door to door to Tokyo and every other city in Japan.
More →Road & distribution
Pick-up and delivery in the Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya regions.
More →Customs clearance
Ziem network partner, under our brand. Japan Customs (Ministry of Finance).
More →How customs clearance works with us in Japan
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. We issue our own air waybills on Japan lanes, without a third-party consolidator.
- Import clearanceNACCS declarations, duty and consumption tax and release in Tokyo, Osaka or Nagoya.
- EU-Japan EPA preferencesOrigin checks for reduced duties under the EPA.
- Regulated goodsCoordination of food, cosmetics, medical and electrical product requirements.
- Export clearanceExport declarations for Japanese exporters.
- Air freight with own AWBA broad air freight offering via Narita, Haneda, Kansai and Nagoya.
Shipping to Japan: what to know
Japanese import declarations are processed through NACCS, and imports are subject to customs duty and consumption tax. Food, cosmetics, medical devices and electrical goods have their own regulatory requirements. Japan's Economic Partnership Agreement with the EU offers reduced duties for qualifying goods.
Japanese consignees expect precise documents and on-time delivery. We prepare the data at origin and issue our own air waybill, and the Ziem network team in Japan clears under our brand.
Airports and seaports in Japan
Air: We handle air cargo at the following airports. Other airports are available on request.
Sea: Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya and Kobe.
Main lanes to and from Japan
Our most important connections from Japan. When both ends of a lane are core markets, we coordinate customs at origin and destination from one shipment file.
Air freight and customs by city in Japan
Local pages for the main business centres in Japan: airports, seaports, local industries, seasonal risks and your contact.
Related services and pages
Shipping to Japan: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Does Ziem Logistics clear customs in Japan?
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.
Which airports in Japan do you serve?
We handle air cargo at Tokyo Narita, Tokyo Haneda, Osaka Kansai and Nagoya. Other airports are available on request.
Which seaports do you use for Japan?
For sea freight to and from Japan we mainly use Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya and Kobe, with FCL and LCL services.
What do importers in Japan 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.
Do you issue your own air waybills for Japan?
Yes. We issue our own air waybills on Japan lanes, without a third-party consolidator or co-loader.
Can you send an urgent shipment to Japan today?
For time-critical cargo we book Next Flight Out on the first available flight or send an on-board courier who hand-carries the goods to Tokyo or any other destination in Japan. Customs is prepared before arrival.
How do I get a quote for Japan?
Use the quote form on this page, email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280. We usually reply within one business day.
Do you work with local agents in Japan?
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.