Export to Japan
Complete export guide for Indian MSMEs looking to enter the Japan market.
🇯🇵 Japan — Country Profile
Capital
Tokyo
Currency
Yen
Language
Japanese
Population
125.7M
GDP (USD)
$4K
India Export Rank
#14
Region
Eastern Asia
Trade Agreement
India-Japan CEPA
Also see: India's imports from Japan →
Top HS Codes for Export to Japan
Other: Earth colour ochre, crude
Of pumps: Of hand pump for handling water
Of other textile materials: Of silk
Of stainless steel: Other
Electroplating salts Water treatment chemicals, ion exchanger; correcting fluid; precipitated silica and silica gel; Oil well chemical: Mixture containing perhalogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens other than chlorine and fluorine
Other :
Other fabrics of 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill: Shirting fabrics
Livers and roes: Catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp.,Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.)
Other
Other instruments and appliances : Theodolities and tachymeters (tacheometers)
Mordant dyes: Other
For X-Ray: Other
Para-dichlorobenzene
Flat knitting machines;stitch-bonding machines: Other
Draw-benches for bars, tubes, profiles, wire or the like:
Other: Dyed
Mp-3 player
For snake venom
Electrically operated : Stop watches
Other :
Export Guides for Japan
Detailed guides covering every aspect of exporting to Japan.
Documentation Required
Commercial Invoice
Detailed invoice with buyer/seller details, product description, quantity, price, and Incoterms.
Packing List
Itemized list of contents, weights, dimensions, and package markings for each shipment unit.
Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
Transport document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of goods for shipment.
Certificate of Origin
Certifies that goods originate from India. Required for preferential tariff treatment under trade agreements.
Shipping Bill
Filed with Indian Customs for export clearance. Generated through ICEGATE.
Letter of Credit / Bank Documents
Payment guarantee instrument. Commonly used for first-time trade partners.
Insurance Certificate
Proof of marine/cargo insurance covering the shipment against loss or damage.
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