Trade corridor
Exporting from United States to Japan
US-Japan Trade Agreement covers tariff cuts on agricultural products and industrial goods. Aircraft, beef, pork, and corn are major export lines. 10% Consumption Tax applies on import.
Typical Incoterm
FOB
FOB — Free On Board
Destination import VAT/GST
10%
Applied to (CIF + duty)
Currency
JPY
Customs valuation in destination currency
Top traded HS chapters on this lane
Curated from public trade-flow data. Click any chapter to see the 6-digit subheadings, then look up exact duty rates with our duty calculator.
Customs basics for Japan
- ·Consumption tax (JCT) 10% applies on import.
- ·AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) program provides fast-track clearance for certified importers.
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