Rules verified as of 2026-08-08 · reviewed quarterly (next review: November 2026)
Two questions, one answer page: which regulatory regimes apply to your product category, what each one requires (with the official source), and whether you can be the importer yourself — or need a Japanese partner.
Not sure which category fits?
Mixed shipments, components and products that straddle categories are exactly where importers get burned. This wizard is educational and category-level only — for a binding determination, consult a licensed customs broker (通関業者), the competent certification body, or the authority cited on each regime page.
New since 25 December 2025
Selling regulated products directly to Japanese consumers from abroad? The amended product-safety acts now cover foreign direct sellers as 特定輸入事業者 and introduce the domestic administrator (国内管理人) system.
Scope. Educational, category-level information with official sources — not legal advice and never a per-article determination. Accuracy is not guaranteed; confirm with a licensed specialist before acting. Regimes are checked reviewed quarterly (next review: November 2026).