Japan ACPThe appointment requirement under Article 95
The requirement depends on the declarant's presence in Japan. For an individual, the relevant condition is having no domicile or residence in Japan. For a corporation, it is having no head office, principal office, office or establishment in Japan.
A suitable Japan-resident agent is appointed for the customs procedures and the appointment is notified to the relevant Customs office. Start with an eligibility review of your importing company.
Notification with Form C No. 7500
Japan Customs calls the role a Customs Procedure Agent. ACP is the industry abbreviation used on this site. Form C No. 7500 records the appointment, using two paper copies or NACCS.
The operator begins appointed work after the appointment is on record. Each additional Customs office needs its own notification. The process guide explains the sequence.
Who is responsible for what?
Your company
Remains the importer named on the declaration and supplies accurate product and transaction information.
The appointed ACP
Handles the Customs contact and procedural work identified in the appointment and written engagement.
The declaration specialist
The client's customs broker or a licensed customs specialist partner coordinated by the operator files the import declaration.
Check the proposed setup first
An HS code and ACP review considers the product together with your importer structure. It identifies the appointment documents and any product questions to resolve before you engage the operator.