If you want to import and sell alcoholic beverages, you need a liquor license.
A licence can be applied for and granted by the tax office (customs department), but it is important to note that there are restrictions on the conditions of the licence (the types of products that can be sold and how they can be sold).
You will need to notify the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of your importation.
Importation for personal consumption (in quantities of up to 10 kg) is free, but customs duty, liquor tax and consumption tax are levied on the value of the import.

[ Vegetables, fruits, cereals, etc. ].
A food notification under the Food Sanitation Law is required, as is a plant quarantine under the Plant Protection Law.
[ Flowers, Seedlings, Seeds ]
Plant quarantine according to the Plant Protection Law.

Phytosanitary certificate (issued by the government of the exporting country)
Soil is not allowed to be imported, so please wash your plants well before importing them to avoid contamination.
In Japan there are some plants that can be imported and some plants that cannot be imported according to the Plant Protection Law.

The tax rate for clothing varies according to the material it is made of: leather, fur, vinyl, textile, etc.
For woven items, the tax rate depends on the amount of fur used, while for knitted garments the rate depends on the knitting method.
If fur or leather is used, it is necessary to check the scientific name to see if it falls under Corporate identityTES.
Please also pay attention to trademarks and indications of origin as there are issues of trademark rights and misidentification of origin.

In general, bags are taxed at different rates depending on their material, size and whether they are plated with precious metals or not, making it difficult to classify them on paper.
For leather bags, the scientific name of the animal used to make the leather may be required due to Corporate identityTES regulations.
It is important to ensure that the imported goods do not fall under the category of illicit goods (e.g. fake brands).

Shoes made of leather may be subject to a higher tariff if a tariff quota (T/Q) has not been obtained from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
If even a small part of the product is made of leather or fur, you need to check whether it is regulated by Corporate identity.
Please pay attention to trademarks and origin indications, as there are issues of trademark rights and misidentification of origin.

[ Dogs ].
Animal quarantine in accordance with the Rabies Prevention Law. Depending on the country of export and the type of animal, there is a possibility of detention for several weeks.
[Beef, horse meat, pork, poultry, etc.]
Animal quarantine is carried out in accordance with the Livestock Infectious Diseases Prevention Act, and food products are notified in accordance with the Food Hygiene (Meat Products) Act.
Health and hygiene certificates (issued by the government of the exporting country) should be placed in the refrigerator on arrival and should follow the instructions on the arrival information.

[ Fish ].
We will notify you of the food under the Food Hygiene Law.
Depending on the species, an import quota system applies.
[ shellfish ]
We will submit a food report in accordance with the Food Hygiene Law.
Shellfish poisoning tests are available depending on the area and species sampled.
Depending on the country of export and the sea area in which the fish is collected, the fish may be tested for Vibrio cholerae.
Other tests may be available depending on the country of export and the type of product, so please contact us in advance.

[Meat products]
Animal testing according to the Livestock Infection Prevention Act.
We will notify you of food products according to the Food Sanitation Law.
[more food].
We will notify you of food products according to the Food Sanitation Law.
※ Documents required : Method and ingredients list
※ Note : The first time a product is imported, it must be tested for additives and other substances before it can be imported.You can continue to import for one year on the basis of your inspection results.

The tax rate differs for each item, such as fishing equipment, golf equipment, ski equipment, camping equipment, etc.
If you would like to know the tax rate, please feel free to contact our staff.
Please check the trade mark and the place of origin carefully as there may be issues of trade mark rights and misidentification of origin.
For fishing rods, you will need the permission of the owner of the design rights for the grip and guide.