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: Other
Other:
Dentifrices:
Not mechanically worked or surface covered: Other
Of palm leaves: Chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades
For a voltage of less than 72.5 kv
Of viscose rayon:
Briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal: Agglomerated lignite
Beauty Or Make-up Preparations And Preparations For The Care Of The Skin (other Than Medicaments), Including Sunscreen Or Suntan Preparations; Manicure Or Pedicure Preparations
Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons; ferry-boats of all kinds: Tankers
Of other textile materials: Dressing gowns and bathrobes of silk
Speed indicators and tachometers; stroboscopes: Oscilloscopes and oscillographs
Compact disc changer including mini disc player/laser disc player
Instantaneous gas water heaters: Domestic type
Other: Benzeneacetic acid, alpha-hydroxy-alpha-phenyl-
Other instruments and appliances : Echo sounding instrument
Casting machines: Tube mills
Other: Phosphonic acid, propyl-
Other
Silicides: 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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