Importing IT Equipment Into Japan As a Non-Resident
Are you a high-tech innovator or looking to establish a data centre abroad? Japan has opened a vast market for you, as they are always ready to try the latest technology.
However, as a foreign technology importer, you’ll need a locally registered IOR to import like a resident.
Why? Let’s discuss!
IT Import Challenges in Japan
Japan has been a go-to market for many importers as its cross-border ecommerce has been expanding. However, various challenges came up, including:
- Intellectual property infringement
- Increased smuggling of illegal drugs
- Tax evasion for FS-used goods
2023 Regulation for Non-Resident Importers
To ensure border control and effective cross-border transactions, Japan customs updated the customs procedures requiring:
- Non-resident importers to choose an ACP to handle the customs declaration and clearance procedures
- Non-resident importers no longer designate third party agents (freight forwarders and customs agents) as importers.
- Importers to align their import declaration with the 2023 and 2025 updated requirements.
Requirements for Importing IT Equipment into Japan
As a non-resident supplier of dual-use goods like IT equipment to Japan, you are required to check:
- If equipment falls under the Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law
- Type classificaion for the equipment
- Conformity with safety standards
- Acquisition of conformity certificate based on a test report
- Whether to display a PSE or OPSE mark
You can follow the procedure for international vendors to ensure compliance or partner with a technology IOR like Blackthorne who has expert experience importing into Japan.
Import with an IOR
Use our online calculator to see how much it costs to ship to the USA with Blackthorne IT
Why Collaborate with a Technology Importer of Record?
The process of engaging an ACP and ensuring compliance for dual-use goods can be complex. A technology IOR can help you with:
- Entity representation: With an already established presence, a technology IOR will represent you in Japan and handle the importation process on your behalf.
- Technical requirements compliance: The IOR will obtain necessary certifications, conduct conformity tests and accurately classify your equipment to ensure compliance.
- Customs clearance: The IOR will value your equipment, navigate tariffs, duties and taxes, and handle any issues that may arise from your import transaction.
Import Like a Resident into Japan
At Blackthorne, we have already established a local presence in Japan and have decades of experience and expertise importing dual-use technology.
We offer end-to-end compliance, ensuring safety of your equipment.
Why not contact us today for your importation needs?
