Japan import compliance wizard
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, or products that straddle categories are exactly where importers get burned. Tell us what you're shipping and we'll point you at the right regimes — no charge for the first look.
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. Category-level guidance with official sources — not legal advice and never a per-article determination. Regimes are checked reviewed quarterly (next review: November 2026).