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.
Japan (Japan Customs / 税関) Tariff & Clearance Summary
WCO Tariff Sections (21 Sections)
Sections I through XXILive Animals; Animal Products
Vegetable Products
Animal or Vegetable Fats & Oils
Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages; Tobacco
Mineral Products
Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries
Plastics & Articles Thereof; Rubber
Raw Hides, Skins, Leather & Furskins
Wood & Articles of Wood; Charcoal
Pulp of Wood; Paper & Paperboard
Textiles & Textile Articles
Footwear, Headgear, Umbrellas & Artificial Flowers
Articles of Stone, Plaster, Cement & Glass
Natural or Cultured Pearls, Precious Metals & Jewelry
Base Metals & Articles of Base Metal
Machinery & Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment
Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels & Transport Equipment
Optical, Photographic, Medical & Precision Instruments
Arms & Ammunition; Parts & Accessories
Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles
Works of Art, Collectors’ Pieces & Antiques
Full Tariff Chapter Directory (All 98 Chapters)
Every chapter linked · ≤2 clicks to any codeFrequently 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.