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We track no embargo or sectoral sanctions programme covering this country pair. The ordinary rules still apply: customs, VAT and any product-specific permits in Japan.

Tariffs and trade agreements

No shared trade bloc or bilateral agreement we track: standard (MFN) tariffs apply; look up your product's rate in Japan Customs tariff schedule.

Import requirements in Japan

Import VAT in Japan (B2B)
Import JCT of 10% is charged in Japan on the goods plus freight plus duty. NTA Japan Duty depends on the HS code; put both into the landed-cost calculator.
Customs identity: Importer registration (or an Attorney for Customs Procedures)
A foreign seller without a Japanese entity must appoint an Attorney for Customs Procedures (ACP) to act as importer of record. Japan Customs
Documents that travel with the shipment
Commercial invoice ยท Packing list ยท Transport document (CMR, bill of lading or air waybill) ยท Customs declaration, filed by you or your broker ยท Proof of origin, when claiming a preferential duty rate

Reviewed 2026-07-21. Full guide: how to import into Japan.

54,495 suppliers in Moldova on record

Manufacturers and wholesalers based in Moldova, each card carrying the open-record facts we hold and the source behind them.

Frequently asked questions

Can a company in Japan buy from a supplier in Moldova?
We track no embargo or sectoral sanctions programme covering this country pair. The ordinary rules still apply: customs, VAT and any product-specific permits in Japan.
What VAT applies when importing from Moldova into Japan?
Import JCT of 10% is charged in Japan on the goods plus freight plus duty.
Do Japan and Moldova share a trade agreement?
No shared trade bloc or bilateral agreement we track: standard (MFN) tariffs apply; look up your product's rate in Japan Customs tariff schedule.
What does a Japan buyer need to clear customs?
A business importing into Japan needs a Importer registration (or an Attorney for Customs Procedures). A foreign seller without a Japanese entity must appoint an Attorney for Customs Procedures (ACP) to act as importer of record. A normal commercial shipment also travels with: Commercial invoice, Packing list, Transport document (CMR, bill of lading or air waybill), Customs declaration, filed by you or your broker, Proof of origin, when claiming a preferential duty rate.
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