Japan List of import-related laws and regulations
Law code |
Name of the laws |
Major items |
Supervising government agencies |
Contact information |
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ＦＥ
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1. Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law
(1) Foreign Exchange Order
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Means of payment（cash） |
Legal Office, Research Division, International Bureau. Ministry of Finance |
(in Japanese)
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ＩＱ |
(2) Import Trade Order |
Import quota items (herring，etc) |
Trade Control Policy Division, Trade Control Department, Trade and Economic Cooperation Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industr |
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ＩＬ |
Para. 2 approved items (whale，etc) |
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ＪＫ |
Prior confirmed items (Frozen Bluefin tuna，etc ) |
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ＴＫ |
Confirmation at Clearance（Fresh Bluefin tuna，etc） |
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ＷＡ |
Washington Convention（ivory，etc） |
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ＨＵ |
2． Law concerning Wildlife Protection and Hunting |
Bird species and their by-products, animals and their by-products, bird eggs |
Wildlife Division, Nature Conservation Bureau, Ministry of the Environment |
(in Japanese) |
ＦＳ |
3．Firearms and Swords Possessive Control Law |
•Pistol, imitation pistol, rifle, machine gun, shotgun, airgun; •Sword with over a 15cm blade length, spear, halberd, sword with over a 5.5cm blade length, dagger and switch knife, etc. |
Safety Division, Community Safety Bureau, National Police Agency |
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ＳＴ |
4．Regulation of Revenue Stamps and Counterfeiting Law |
Object that could be mistaken for Revenue Stamps |
Consumption Tax Office, Taxation Management Division, National Tax Agency |
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ＣＡ |
5．Cannabis Control Law |
Cannabis plant and articles thereof |
Compliance and Narcotics Division, Pharmaceutical Safety and Environmental Health Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare |
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ＰＤ |
6．Poisonous and Deleterious Substance Control Law |
Poisonous and deleterious substances |
Evaluation and Licensing Division, Pharmaceutical Safety and Environmental Health Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare |
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ＡＤ |
7．Stimulant Drug Control Law |
Stimulant drugs, raw materials for producing stimulant drugs |
Compliance and Narcotics Division, Pharmaceutical Safety and Environmental Health Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare |
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ＮＡ |
8． Narcotics and Psychotropics Control Law |
Narcotics, psychotropic substances |
Compliance and Narcotics Division, Pharmaceutical Safety and Environmental Health Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare |
(in Japanese) |
ＯＰ |
9．Opium Law |
Opium, poppy straw |
Compliance and Narcotics Division, Pharmaceutical Safety and Environmental Health Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare |
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ＰＡ |
10．Act on Securing Quality,Efficacy and Safety of Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Regenerative and Cellular Therapy Products, Gene Therapy Products, and Cosmetic Law |
Pharmaceutical, pharmaceutical-related items, cosmetics, medical equipment, designated substance;
Pharmaceutical, pharmaceutical-related items, medical devices for animal treatment/diagnosis,in vitro diagnostic and Cellular and Tissue-based Products |
Compliance and Narcotics Division, Pharmaceutical Safety and Environmental Health Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Animal Products Safety DivisionFood Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries |
(Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare) (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries) (in Japanese) |
ＦＬ |
11． Fertilizer Control Law |
Fertilizer |
Plant Products Safety Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries |
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ＦＲ |
12. Fisheries Resources Conservation Law |
Koi (Carp), goldfish and other Carassius, silver carp, big head carp, grass carp, black chinese roach, salmon eyed egg and fry, and Penaeus fry |
Fish and Fishery Products Safety Office, Animal Health and Animal Products Safety Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries |
(in Japanese) |
ＳＰ |
13. Law Concerning Sugar and Starch Price Stabilization |
Sugar and Starch |
Regional Agricultural Production Division, Crop Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries |
(in Japanese) |
ＭＡ |
14．Act on Stabilization of Livestock Management |
Butter, non-fat powdered milk and condensed milk |
Milk and Dairy Products Division, Livestock Industry Department, Agricultural Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries |
(in Japanese) |
ＦＭ |
15．Law for Stabilization of Supply-Demand and Price of Staple Food |
Rice grains (rice, rice flour, rice cake, etc.), wheat and barley (products processed/regulated wheat, barley, or rye) |
Grain Trade and Operation Division, Staple Food Department, Crop Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries |
(in Japanese) |
ＥＸ |
16．Explosives Control Law |
Explosives, explosive compounds, articles processed by heat (fuse, etc.) |
Industrial Safety Division, Agency for Nuclear and Industrial Safety, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry |
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ＣＲ |
17．Law Concerning Screening of Chemical Substances and Regulations on their Manufacture, etc. |
Chemical substance |
Chemical Management Policy Division, Manufacturing Industries Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry |
(in Japanese) |
ＰＳ |
18．Regulation of Postal Stamps and Counterfeiting Law |
Objects that could be mistaken for postal stamps |
Postal Policy Planning Division, Postal Services Policy Planning Bureau, Posts and Telecommunications, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications |
(in Japanese) |
ＡＭ |
19．Alcohol Business Law |
Alcohol with alcoholic content of 90 percent and above |
Alcohol Division, Manufacturing Industries Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry |
(in Japanese) |
ＰＥ |
20. Law of the Quality Control of Gasoline and Other Fuels |
Volatile oil, kerosene, and light oil |
Petroleum Refining and Reserve Division, Natural Resources and Fuel Department, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy |
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ＡＣ |
21. Agricultural Chemicals Regulation Law |
Agricultural chemicals |
Plant Products Safety Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries |
(in Japanese) |
ＩＡ |
22. Enforcement of Invasive Alien Species Act |
Black bass, Snapping Turtle, etc. |
Wildlife Division, Nature Conservation Bureau, Ministry of the Environment |
(in Japanese) |
ＰＭ |
23. Laws Concerning the Prevention of Infections and Medical Treatment for Infected Persons |
Ebola virus，Bacillus anthracis，Botulinum toxin |
Tuberculosis and Infectious Diseases Control Division, Health Service Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare |
(in Japanese) |
Monkey, prairie dogs, etc. |
Tuberculosis and Infectious Diseases Control Division, Health Service Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Animal Health Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries |
(Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)
(in Japanese) (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare) (in Japanese) |
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ＳＨ |
24．Industrial Safety and Health Law |
Harmful substances （asbestos, etc.） |
Chemical Hazards Control Division, Occupational Safety and Health Department, Labour Standards Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare |
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ＦＤ |
25. Food Sanitation Law |
All food and drink, food additives, tableware, containers/wrapping, and toys |
Quarantine Center Administration Office, Planning Information Division, Safety Department, Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare |
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ＰＬ |
26. Plant Quarantine Law |
Flowering (phanerogamous) plant, pteridophyte, bryophyte, harmful plants (bacillus, parasite, etc.), harmful animals (various insects and mites, etc.) |
Plant Protection Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries |
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ＲＡ |
27. Rabies Prevention Law |
Dogs, cats, raccoons, foxes, and skunks |
Animal Health Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries |
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ＡＮ |
28.Domestic Animal Infectious Disease Control Law |
Even-toed ungulate, horses, poultry (chickens, ducks), rabbits, bees and these meats, sausage, ham and rice straw. |
Animal Health Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries |
(Animal)
(livestock products) |
ＧＡ |
29. High Pressure Gas Safety Law |
High pressure gas |
Industrial Safety Division, Agency for Nuclear and Industrial Safety, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry |
(in Japanese) |
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