Provisional Translation

OTO No. 1 Classification MHW-40
MITI-23
Date of Acceptance February 1, 1982 Ministry/Agency Receiving Complaint Economic Planning Agency
Responsible Ministries Ministry of Health and Welfare
Ministry of International Trade and Industry
Related Laws The Pharmaceutical Affairs Law
High Presure Gas Safety Law
Complainant Domestic firm Exporting Countries Germany
Subject 1. Delay in the customs clearance of first-aid kits attached to cars.
2. Delay in the customs clearance of fire extinguishers attached to cars.
Details of Measures 1. Of 7 items (22 pieces) in the first-aid kit, import licenses and approval (if necessary) are necessary for 2 items (2 pieces) under the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law. The rest of the items can be cleared through the customs immediately. The simplification of procedures for import approvals and licenses is to be further studied in the future.
2. Application for import approval is required for fire extinguishers from the viewpoint of ensuring the safety of high-pressure gas etc. (applications to be submitted with the Governor of prefecture at the point of unloading).
Classification of Processing 1. A
2. D
Directions 1. II-a
2. II-a
Remarks

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