Provisional Translation
| OTO No. | 343 | Classification | MOF-67 MHW-173 |
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| Date of Acceptance | February 1, 1988 | Ministry/Agency Receiving Complaint | Economic Planning Agency |
| Responsible Ministries | Ministry of Finance Ministry of Health and Welfare |
Related Laws | Customs Law Food Sanitation Law |
| Complainant | Japan Trade Association (proxy complaint) | Exporting Countries | USA |
| Subject | 1. Simplification of import procedures for white sake 2. Simplification of import procedures for kidney beans |
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| Details of Measures | 1. It was replied that customs officials sometime ask importers to submit product documentation and other papers so that they can make an informed decision on the classification number, tariff rate, and other issues. 2. It was replied that although a sales report is required for kidney bean imports, this neither creates delay in the import procedures nor can it be waived in light of the food sanitation regulations. |
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| Classification of Processing | 1. D 2. D |
Directions | 1. II-a 2. II-a |
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