Japan market
Service providers, commodities traded, import requirements, duty rates and ports of entry for Japan — everything Fernable knows about this market.
Requirements and duty rates shown are for consignments originating in Australia.
Commodities traded
Check requirements for your shipmentProduct categories with codified import requirements for Japan.
Import requirements
Documents and certificates Japan requires, grouped by product type. Each line links to the official source it was taken from.
Beef & veal (bovine)
Research verified- MEAT-JP — Australian Government export health certificate for meat to Japan (issued via DAFF EXDOC per MICOR importing-country requirements)Issued by DAFF (via EXDOC)Official source
- Establishment listing: DAFF export-registered establishments / approved arrangement (Export Control Act 2020)Official source
- Beef must meet Japan's BSE / specified-risk-material (SRM) import conditions (SRM removal; Australia recognised).Official source
- Free trade agreement certificate of origin (JAEPA)Official source
Butter & milkfats
Research verified- ZD035 — Health Certificate for milk and milk products for human consumption (Japan)Issued by Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)Official source
- Establishment listing: DAFF export-registered dairy establishments (List of dairy establishments)Official source
- Certification must be issued and transmitted via the eCert paperless exchange; only eCert-issued certification is eligible for Japan import clearance.Official source
Cheese & curd
Research verified- ZD035 — Health Certificate for milk and milk products for human consumption (Japan)Issued by Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)Official source
- Establishment listing: DAFF export-registered dairy establishments (List of dairy establishments)Official source
- Certification must be issued and transmitted via the eCert paperless exchange; only electronic certification issued through the eCert exchange is eligible for import clearance in Japan.Official source
- Free trade agreement certificate of origin (JAEPA)Official source
- Certification must be issued and transmitted via the eCert paperless exchange; only eCert-issued certification is eligible for Japan import clearance.Official source
Finfish
Research verified- FX46 — Health certificate AU → Japan, fish products (excl. live mussels/oysters/pipis/clams/cockles/Cherax)Issued by DAFF (via NEXDOC)Official source
- Free trade agreement certificate of origin (JAEPA)Official source
Milk powders & concentrates
Research verified- ZD035 — Health Certificate for milk and milk products for human consumption (Japan)Issued by Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)Official source
- Establishment listing: DAFF export-registered dairy establishments (List of dairy establishments)Official source
- Certification must be issued and transmitted via the eCert paperless exchange; only eCert-issued certification is eligible for Japan import clearance.Official source
- Free trade agreement certificate of origin (JAEPA)Official source
Southern Bluefin Tuna
Research verified- CCSBT catch documentation scheme (southern bluefin tuna)Official source
Duties and taxes
Calculate landed costApplied duty and consumption-tax rates for Japan. Preferential rates apply only where origin is properly claimed and documented.
Service providers for this lane
All services in JapanFreight forwarders, customs brokers, storage and inspection providers serving Japan.
Futaba Corporation, Seino Customs Clearance Service Co., Ltd., Nissin Corporation +5 more
Fresh Produce Group, Southern Philippines Fresh Fruit Corporation, Vina T&T Group +14 more
Ports of entry
Search ports worldwideSeaports and airports in Japan used for agri-food consignments.
Sea ports
Airports
Building in Japan?
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Browse suppliersSources last checked 2026-06-19.
Compiled from official government sources for general guidance only. This is not compliance advice, and requirements change: always confirm with the importing authority and your own broker before shipping.
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