- New Customs laws and regulations in Japan require foreign companies to assess their supply chains if they import into Japan without a sales transaction.
- These companies must use a separate local company to act as the importer of record.
- The clarification of the definition of Importer of Record is aimed at ensuring compliance with the Customs Act.
Source: pwc.com
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