A number of documents are required for customs clearance in Japan. An import (Customs duty
payment) declaration form must be submitted to Japan Customs with the following documents:
- Invoice
- Bill of lading or Air Waybill
- The certificate of origin
- Generalised system of preferences, certificates of origin
- Packing lists, freight accounts, insurance certificates, etc.
- Licenses, certificates, etc. required by laws and regulations other than the Customs Law
- Detailed statement on reductions of, or exemption from customs duty and excise tax
- Customs duty payment slips
The commercial invoice should include names of the shipper and consignee and detail of each
commodity in the shipment. The packing list should include the contents of each container, its gross
and net weights in metric measurements.