Exporting to Japan

The economic relations between Japan and Turkey amount to over 4.5 billion dollars. The Japanese economy is the third largest in the world in nominal terms and has significant purchasing power. In this respect, it is the fourth largest economy in the world and stands out as the second largest developed economy. Economic forecasts for Japan are determined by the Quarterly Tankan survey on business sentiment conducted by the Bank of Japan. Japan ranks as the third largest automobile producer and the largest electronics manufacturer in the world. It is known for maintaining its position among the most innovative countries in the world due to its leadership in various fields in global patent applications. The manufacturing industry in Japan generally depends on high technology and precision products such as optical devices, hybrid vehicles, and robotics.

How to Export to Japan?

To facilitate exports to Japan, it is essential first to define the scope of micro exports. This is primarily due to the recent increase in currency exchange rates.

What Documents Are Required for Exporting to Japan?

Some documents required for e-exporting to Japan can be requested by both our country and the destination country. The authorized fast cargo companies you will use for e-export processes may request the necessary documents from you.
● Electronic Commerce Customs Declaration (ETGB)
● Commercial Invoice
● International cargo delivery documents
● A.TR Movement Certificate

What Are the Export Taxes for Japan?

Imported goods sent via mail or fast cargo transport, with a value of 22 Euros per shipment, have been exempt from taxes. Japan does not apply tax exemption on the products you export.
Export taxes in Japan can be up to 20%.

What Are the Export Procedures for Japan?

99% of Japan's population can speak Japanese as their first language. Besides Japanese, which can vary in dialect from region to region, English is also among the most spoken foreign languages in the country. Knowing these languages will give you an advantage if you want to export to Japan.

In some decisions made by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries of Japan, it has been stated that the company name and address information in the health certificates accompanying the export of poultry meat to that country must be consistent with the company name and address information that has previously been submitted to Japanese authorities by our country.

What Products Are Exported to Japan?

The sectors that Turkey exports the most to Japan include fish and shellfish, grains, fruits and nuts, automotive, iron and steel, and vegetables and plants. In our food exports, excluding automotive and iron and steel, fruits and nuts have shown the most significant increase with an annual average growth of 14% over the last five years. The automotive sector, however, has experienced the greatest decline, with an average annual decrease of 9% over the last five years.

Japan is dependent on imported ores such as iron, copper, and aluminum, which are essential for its modern industry. The mineral ores and iron and steel supplied from Turkey rank among the top 10 products in our exports to Japan, showing average annual growth rates of 27% and 3%, respectively, over the last five years. These groups, which continuously create demand for Japan, have the potential to increase our exports to Japan.

What Are the Restricted Export Products to Japan?

These are products expected to meet certain conditions before passing through Customs Administration.
● Lithium Batteries (Packaged with the product)
● Stamps
● Jewelry
● Art and Antiques
● Knives
● Agriculture
● Mobile phones
● Abrasives
● ECCN regulated
● Alcohol

What Are the Prohibited Export Products to Japan?

These are goods that cannot be imported into the country.
● Biological hazards
● Art and Antiques
● CBD Chemicals
● Electric Bicycles 100Wh
● Motors
● Explosives
● Firearms
● Flammable
● Flammable Nail Polish
● Gambling
● Hazardous Materials and Dangerous Goods
● Human remains
● Ivory
● Lead-acid batteries
● Loose Lithium Batteries
● Loose Precious Stones
● Poison
● Prescription Drugs
● Radioactive Materials
● Dirt and Trash
● Tactical Equipment
● Tactical Knives
● Biological hazards

What Are the Advantages of Exporting to Japan?

● Although approximately 92% of Japanese are internet users, they still prefer physical retail stores.
● Mobile commerce volume is expected to exceed 60 billion USD by 2020.
● Major e-commerce categories include media products, clothing and footwear, food and beverages, consumer electronics, and beauty and personal care products.
● Rakuten and Amazon are Japan's largest e-commerce sites by market share. Amazon faces challenges in scaling its operations in Japan as a foreign company.
● Japanese packaging standards are extremely impressive. Japan is one of the countries with the lowest rate of damaged shipments in the world due to this feature.