FAQ : Import from Japan
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Q1: Looking for a Japanese partner or for Japanese companies?
According to your search criteria there are several English business matching sites which can help in your search for Japanese companies:
(1) e-venue
https://e-venue.jetro.go.jp/bizportal/s/?language=en_US
e-venue is all-free international business matching website operated by JETRO. Why not register now for all-free e-venue services!
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(2) J Goodtech
https://jgoodtech.smrj.go.jp/pub/en/
J Goodtech is a free service provided by Organisation for Small, Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation in Japan.
If you enter a key word(s), Japanese companies which meet your criteria will be listed.
(3) カジノ ゲーム 無料apan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI)
https://www.jcci.or.jp/english/
JCCI is the central organization to which all Japanese local chambers of commerce belong to. They offer a business database for foreign companies who are seeking Japanese trade partners (JCCI members throughout Japan) and new trade opportunities.
(4) Tokyo Trade Centre
If you are looking for companies based in Tokyo, in particular small and medium-sized companies, Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center can assist you in your search.
https://www.tokyo-kosha.or.jp/TTC/en/index.html
(5) KOMPASS
KOMPASS is a worldwide B to B (Business to Business) company search engine, which helps find suppliers and new clients based on your search criteria.
Kompass Japan (in English):http://jp.kompass.com/en
Q2: I would like to import second-hand automobiles from Japan.
Japan Used Motor Vehicle Exports Association (JUMVEA)'s website could be an option to look at. You will be able to view their member's company profile together with a list of available stock.
This organization was formed in 1997 with the approval of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), presently the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). In 2012 their members exceeded 170.
JUMVEA (Japan used Motor Vehicle Exporters Association):http://www.jumvea.or.jp/
Q3: I want to know about UK Trade Tariff.
The Authorities in the UK are as follows:
HM Revenue & Customs: HMRC
Department for Business Innovation & Skills: BIS
(1) HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
HMRC Helpline
TEL: +44-2920-501-261 (Phoning from outside the UK about UK VAT)
TEL: 0845-010-9000 (Regarding Excise/Customs/VAT. This line is only used within the UK)
カジノ ゲーム 無料an send inquiries through HMRC's website regarding VAT, Commodity Tax and other Taxes
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/vat/managing/problems/getting-answers.htm
HMRC Tariff Classification Advice Line
TEL: +44-(0)1702-366-077
(2) UK Government Website
UK Trade Tariff Classification
カジノ ゲーム 無料an search for import and export commodity codes and for tax, duty and licenses that apply to your goods.
https://www.gov.uk/trade-tariff
FYI:
European Union Website
Integrated Tariff of the European Communities: TARIC, Online customs tariff database
http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/customs_duties/tariff_aspects/customs_tariff/index_en.htm
Q4: I want to know about カジノ ゲーム 無料apan - EU EPA Agreement
カジノ ゲーム 無料apan-EU EPA agreement came into effect on the 1st February 2019. It reduces and eliminates many ofthe tariffs between Japan and the EU. For more information, visit: https://policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/eu-trade-relationships-country-and-region/countries-and-regions/japan/eu-japan-agreement_en