Ziem network
Customs clearance in Japan
Customs clearance in Japan is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
We prepare import and export declarations for Japan and check classification, customs value and importer data before the goods arrive.
Customs authority and systems
Declarations in Japan are filed with Japan Customs (Ministry of Finance). Framework and systems: Customs Tariff Act, NACCS.
One contact, local customs expertise
Our partner team in Japan files the declarations locally, under the Ziem Logistics brand. You send documents and questions to our operations desk, which coordinates with the team and keeps you informed.
Customs clearance in Japan
Ziem network
Customs clearance in Japan is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
For air freight to and from Japan we issue our own air waybills.
Importers in Japan need an importer code registered in NACCS (recommended) and, for some goods, product-specific notifications.
Customs Clearance by city in Japan
Documents we check before shipping
Commercial invoice, packing list, the transport document and, where needed, certificates of origin, licences or permits. We check that descriptions, values and HS codes are consistent across all documents before the goods move.