Before the appointment

Does your company need an ACP?

An importing company with no head office, principal office, office or establishment in Japan must appoint a Japan-resident ACP for customs procedures. We review the proposed importer, product and transaction before advising whether that route fits your plans.

Three facts to check

  1. Japan presence

    Confirm whether the importing company has a head office, principal office, office or establishment in Japan.

  2. The named importer

    Identify the non-resident company that will be named on the import declaration and provide the commercial facts.

  3. The Customs office

    Identify where the procedures will take place. Several Customs offices require separate notifications.

Review the product alongside the importer

An HS code alone does not establish ACP suitability. Supply the product's materials, function, intended use and sales channel so the review can address the actual goods and the proposed importer.

Where a product requires separate permits, approvals or supporting evidence, those requirements must be resolved alongside the appointment. The product review guide explains what information to prepare.

Prepare a clear transaction picture

Show goods and money on separate lines in the trade-flow diagram. Marketplace sellers should prepare the notation page and Japanese-language product listing.

Use the check below to organise your importer facts, then request an HS code and ACP review. The review identifies what to prepare for the Form C No. 7500 appointment.

A starting point

Prepare your first assessment.

This tool organises your facts for the operator. The product and importer setup are reviewed together before the appointment scope is confirmed.

Choose your next step

Request a suitability review