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Japan (Japan Customs / 税関) Customs Directory

Browse all 5,755 HS-6 subheadings across 98 chapters and 21 WCO sections — complete with 2026 Japan Customs Tariff Schedule duties, 10% Japanese Consumption Tax (JCT), valuation bases, and binding customs rulings.

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Japan (Japan Customs / 税関) Tariff & Clearance Summary

Tariff Schedule 2026 Japan Customs Tariff Schedule
Valuation Basis CIF Value (Cost + Freight + Insurance)
De Minimis Threshold ¥10,000 duty-free threshold
Import Tax / VAT 10% Japanese Consumption Tax (JCT)
Official Authority: Japan Customs (税関 / Ministry of Finance) (Japan Customs Advance Ruling (事前教示制度)) 🧮 Calculate Japan Landed Duty & Taxes →

WCO Tariff Sections (21 Sections)

Sections I through XXI
Section 02 (Ch 06–14)

Vegetable Products

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Section 05 (Ch 25–27)

Mineral Products

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Full Tariff Chapter Directory (All 98 Chapters)

Every chapter linked · ≤2 clicks to any code
Ch 01 Live Animals Ch 02 Meat & Edible Meat Offal Ch 03 Fish & Crustaceans, Molluscs Ch 04 Dairy Produce; Birds' Eggs; Natural Honey Ch 05 Products of Animal Origin, NES Ch 06 Live Trees & Other Plants; Bulbs, Roots Ch 07 Edible Vegetables & Certain Roots & Tubers Ch 08 Edible Fruit & Nuts; Citrus Peel Ch 09 Coffee, Tea, Maté & Spices Ch 10 Cereals Ch 11 Products of Milling Industry; Malt; Starches Ch 12 Oil Seeds & Oleaginous Fruits Ch 13 Lac; Gums, Resins & Vegetable Saps Ch 14 Vegetable Plaiting Materials & Products NES Ch 15 Animal or Vegetable Fats & Oils Ch 16 Preparations of Meat, Fish or Crustaceans Ch 17 Sugars & Sugar Confectionery Ch 18 Cocoa & Cocoa Preparations Ch 19 Preparations of Cereals, Flour or Starch Ch 20 Preparations of Vegetables, Fruit or Nuts Ch 21 Miscellaneous Edible Preparations Ch 22 Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar Ch 23 Residues & Waste From Food Industries; Fodder Ch 24 Tobacco & Manufactured Tobacco Substitutes Ch 25 Salt; Sulfur; Earths & Stone; Lime & Cement Ch 26 Ores, Slag & Ash Ch 27 Mineral Fuels, Mineral Oils & Distillation Products Ch 28 Inorganic Chemicals; Compounds of Precious Metals Ch 29 Organic Chemicals Ch 30 Pharmaceutical Products Ch 31 Fertilizers Ch 32 Tanning or Dyeing Extracts; Pigments & Paints Ch 33 Essential Oils; Perfumery & Cosmetics Ch 34 Soap, Surface-Active Agents, Washing Preparations Ch 35 Albuminoidal Substances; Starches; Glues Ch 36 Explosives; Pyrotechnics; Matches Ch 37 Photographic or Cinematographic Goods Ch 38 Miscellaneous Chemical Products Ch 39 Plastics & Articles Thereof Ch 40 Rubber & Articles Thereof Ch 41 Raw Hides & Skins & Leather Ch 42 Articles of Leather; Travel Goods; Handbags Ch 43 Furskins & Artificial Fur Ch 44 Wood & Articles of Wood; Wood Charcoal Ch 45 Cork & Articles of Cork Ch 46 Manufactures of Straw or Other Plaiting Materials Ch 47 Pulp of Wood or Other Cellulosic Material Ch 48 Paper & Paperboard; Articles of Paper Pulp Ch 49 Printed Books, Newspapers, Pictures Ch 50 Silk Ch 51 Wool, Fine or Coarse Animal Hair Ch 52 Cotton Ch 53 Other Vegetable Textile Fibers; Paper Yarn Ch 54 Man-Made Filaments; Strip of Man-Made Materials Ch 55 Man-Made Staple Fibers Ch 56 Wadding, Felt & Nonwovens; Yarns; Twine & Cordage Ch 57 Carpets & Other Textile Floor Coverings Ch 58 Special Woven Fabrics; Tufted Fabrics; Lace Ch 59 Impregnated, Coated or Laminated Textile Fabrics Ch 60 Knitted or Crocheted Fabrics Ch 61 Apparel & Clothing Accessories, Knitted Ch 62 Apparel & Clothing Accessories, Not Knitted Ch 63 Other Made-Up Textile Articles; Worn Clothing Ch 64 Footwear, Gaiters & Parts Thereof Ch 65 Headgear & Parts Thereof Ch 66 Umbrellas, Walking Sticks, Whips Ch 67 Prepared Feathers & Down & Articles Ch 68 Articles of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Asbestos Ch 69 Ceramic Products Ch 70 Glass & Glassware Ch 71 Natural or Cultured Pearls, Precious Metals & Jewelry Ch 72 Iron & Steel Ch 73 Articles of Iron or Steel Ch 74 Copper & Articles Thereof Ch 75 Nickel & Articles Thereof Ch 76 Aluminum & Articles Thereof Ch 78 Lead & Articles Thereof Ch 79 Zinc & Articles Thereof Ch 80 Tin & Articles Thereof Ch 81 Other Base Metals; Cermets; Articles Thereof Ch 82 Tools, Cutlery, Spoons & Forks of Base Metal Ch 83 Miscellaneous Articles of Base Metal Ch 84 Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery & Mechanical Appliances Ch 85 Electrical Machinery & Equipment; Sound Recorders Ch 86 Railway or Tramway Locomotives & Rolling Stock Ch 87 Vehicles Other Than Railway Rolling Stock Ch 88 Aircraft, Spacecraft & Parts Thereof Ch 89 Ships, Boats & Floating Structures Ch 90 Optical, Photographic, Medical & Precision Instruments Ch 91 Clocks & Watches & Parts Thereof Ch 92 Musical Instruments; Parts & Accessories Ch 93 Arms & Ammunition; Parts & Accessories Ch 94 Furniture; Bedding, Mattresses, Lamps Ch 95 Toys, Games & Sports Requisites Ch 96 Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles Ch 97 Works of Art, Collectors' Pieces & Antiques Ch 98 Special Classification Provisions

Frequently Asked Questions: Japan (Japan Customs / 税関) Tariff Schedule

How many total HS codes exist in the Japan (Japan Customs / 税関) tariff database?

hscodedb.com indexes all 5,755 universal WCO 6-digit Harmonized System subheadings for Japan (Japan Customs / 税関), structured across 98 chapters and 21 WCO sections, alongside full national 8, 9, or 10-digit tariff extensions.

How do I search for a specific HS code or product in Japan (Japan Customs / 税関)?

Use the prominent search bar at the top of this hub page or press Ctrl + K anywhere on the site. You can query by 6-digit code (e.g. 0901.11) or product keyword (e.g. coffee, t-shirt, laptop).

What is the valuation basis for Japan (Japan Customs / 税関) customs duty calculation?

Japan (Japan Customs / 税関) duty calculation is assessed on a CIF Value (Cost + Freight + Insurance) basis under official customs valuation rules.

What is the de minimis duty-free threshold for Japan (Japan Customs / 税関)?

Shipments entering Japan (Japan Customs / 税関) under ¥10,000 duty-free threshold may qualify for duty-free entry provisions.

What import tax or VAT applies to imports in Japan (Japan Customs / 税関)?

Imports into Japan (Japan Customs / 税関) are subject to 10% Japanese Consumption Tax (JCT) in addition to statutory customs duties.

Which customs authority issues official classification rulings in Japan (Japan Customs / 税関)?

Official binding tariff rulings in Japan (Japan Customs / 税関) are administered by Japan Customs (税関 / Ministry of Finance) via Japan Customs Advance Ruling (事前教示制度).

Are tariff rates updated for 2026 under Japan (Japan Customs / 税関) customs schedules?

Yes. All statutory duty schedules, tariff lines, and trade remedy overlays for Japan (Japan Customs / 税関) are aligned with verified 2026 official publications.

What entry documentation is required to clear commercial shipments into Japan (Japan Customs / 税関)?

Commercial entry requires a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading (B/L), and official entry declaration submitted to Japan Customs (税関 / Ministry of Finance).

Can I calculate total landed costs including duty, shipping, and VAT for Japan (Japan Customs / 税関)?

Yes. Use our dedicated Japan (Japan Customs / 税関) Duty & Tax Calculator ↗ to calculate landed costs, duties, processing fees, and sales taxes.

Does Japan (Japan Customs / 税関) enforce preferential tariff rates under free trade agreements (FTAs)?

Yes. Eligible goods with valid Certificates of Origin qualify for preferential tariff treatment under Japan (Japan Customs / 税関)'s active free trade agreements.

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