FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSFaq
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Can I pick up immediately after the import clearance is over?
- No. You need to get the Delivery order by submitting Bill of lading and paying the charges to the shipping company or the forwarder.
- I want to import chocolate from abroad, but shoud I just file a import declaration to customs?
- No. Since chocolate is a food, an application is filed with a food quarantine station and a certificate of approval is issued after certifying
that there are no addictives or harmful ingredients not approved by the Ministry of Health and Welfare of Japan.
In addition, there are cargoes that violate other laws and regurations, such as plant quarantine, animal quarantine,
Convention on International Trade in Endanger Species of Wild Fauna and Flora and etc.
- If the export declaration expires, will the cargo automatically be loaded and carried out to the destination?
- NO. Shipping companies and forwaders don't allow to carry out your cargo only if the export clearance.You need to get B/L or Seaway bill.It is necessary to select one of Original B/L, Surrendr B/L and Seaway B/L based on business situation.
If you are not sure which type to choose, please contact us.
- Are there any other laws on export cargo?
- Yes, there are several laws on plant quarantine, animal quarantine, Convention on International Trade in Endanger Species of Wild Fauna and Flora and etc.Please note that many chemical cargoes are classified as dangerous goods on sea transportation.
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