- Japan customs implements vital amendments to combat abusive practices
- Changes issued by Japanese customs authorities on June 30, 2023
- Aim of amendments is to address and reduce abusive practices in customs procedures
- Amendments aim to create a more transparent, fair, and efficient system for trade and imports
- Foreign entities can no longer use a Japanese company as their Importer of Record (IOR)
- Non-resident importers must use an Attorney for Customs Procedure (ACP) when importing into Japan
- New fields added to the Import Declaration form, including information on importer and relationship with ACP
- Additional changes to the form will come into effect in October 2025
Source: blog.vatit.com
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