Exporting Countries : USA

675Ensuring of an appropriate certification method for wood preservatives
673Import procedures for veterinary drugs, etc
672Customs tariff classification of immatures (poorly ripened brown rice)
669Clarification of inspection standards at customs clearance
668Improvement of handling in emission tests for imported automobiles
666Deregulation for permission to apply jet engines for model rockets to model rocket automobiles
664Revision of the condition for standard-size mail items, setting greeting-card rates, etc.
661Review of the "qualitative standards and testing methods for wood preservatives" (JIS K 1571)
656Promotion and facilitation of new technology (anti-termite technology) introduction under the Housing Quality Assurance Act
654Promotion of introduction of advanced medical equipment through leasing at state university hospitals
653Promotion of introduction of upgrade-oriented advanced medical equipment at state university hospitals
650Abolishment or relaxation of the prohibition on milking cows' first milk
649Exclusion from the application of the Measurement Law of clinical thermometers and sphygmomanometers, which are currently subject to the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law
645Clarification of the criteria for judging the approval for the possession of a shotgun
644Prompt processing of an application for import approval of a quasi-drug that contains an existing ingredient as a new effective ingredient
640Review of the "qualitative standards and testing methods of wood preservatives" (JIS K 1571)
636 Review of medical contents classification (L-carnitine)
631 Nullification of food with health claims system proposal
625 Engagement with the Dietary Supplements Subcommittee
607 Expansion of the special measure concerning certificates for storage space for motor homes
606 Approval of color contact lenses
604 Clarification of standards whereby cordless nailers are classified as firearms under the Firearms and Swords Control Law and exemption from uniform classification under the said standards
601 Acceptance of foreign test data concerning braking on imported two-wheeled vehicles
600 Clarification of laws for classifying three-wheeled vehicles with the basic structure of a two-wheeled vehicle
597 Review of standards for tank containers for overland transport of alkyl aluminum
592 Abolition of import licenses and import notification system for model rockets under import quotas
591 Changes in timing for import license application for model rockets under the Explosives Control Law
590 Relaxing regulations pertain to permit for acquiring and consuming model rockets
587 International harmonization of testing methods for contact lenses
586 Speeding up examination procedures for approval of contact lenses
577 Clarification of tariff classification for sugar content under the Customs Tariff Schedule for Class 20.
576 Simplification of inspection of foreign-made gas containers
575 Extension of roads on which trailers transporting ISO-standard containers for sea transport can pass
571 Relaxing of strength standards for paired glass for use in construction
568 Diversification of business licenses for sale of explosives for model rocket engines.
564 Promotion of deregulation regarding cosmetics (hair dyes)
560 Customs permit for materials (books of photographs, videos) harmful to public morals.
558 Improvement of procurement procedures for public hospitals in the prefectures and ordinance-designated cities
553 Approval of new ingredients for nail polish
550 Concerning the simplification of registration procedures for imports of regular fertilizer
549 Abolishing the import notification requirement for appliances
548 Concerning deregulation of the transport of hazardous materials
546 Concerning the customs tariff classification on imported beer
544 Tariff classification pertaining to imports of sheep's milk
543 Regarding the import, sales, use, etc., of emergency-use parachutes for lightweight airplane
542 Early acceptance of J-grade lumber as equivalent to JAS building materials
539 Concerning the handling through the mail of engine equipment and ignition tools for model rockets.
533 Clarification of standards pertaining to bids for the airport expansion project at New Tokyo International Airport
528 Simplification and clarification of JAS grading inspection for glucose imports
526 Flexibility in changing the location of inspection and shortening the test period pertaining to imported high-pressure gas
525 Inspection for small craft (Jet Skis) imported by individuals
524 Simplification of reregistration process of agricultural chemicals that are currently registered.
523 Clarification of standards for parallel imports
520 Approval of continuous import of ear tags for identifying livestock
519 Clarification of standards for acceptance of foreign test data regarding to the import of reflectors
517 Issuing of passing certificates for testing of imported pressurized gases
512 Import, sale and consumption of attachments to toy firecrackers as single items
511 Relaxation of special standards for hazardous goods containers pertaining to the import of containers for transporting liquids
510 Approval for use of dairy product packaging pertaining to imports of transport containers for liquids
506 Import approval of water purifiers temporarily using iodine compounds
498 Harmonization of Fire Service Law regulations pertaining to small tanks when transporting hazardous materials by road with international standards
497 Harmonization with international specifications and standards for length of gasoline pump hoses
496 Integration of the blow-off coefficient of spring safety valves under the High Pressure Gas Control Law into international standards
492 Simplification and expediting of quarantine procedures regarding import of apples
488 International harmonization of classification standards for water purifiers
478 Simplification of inspection for cooking appliances
476 Simplification of pressure vessel inspection for air-conditioning equipment
475 Clarification of selection criteria used by contractors according to Housing and Urban Development Corporation specifications.
474 Import approval of closed-circulation anesthesia apparatus
472 Relaxing requirements for parallel imports of cosmetics
468 1. Clarification of residence permit requirements and certification standards for golf course shapers and ground preparation supervisors
2. clarification and quantification of procedures for obtaining residence permits
3. expediting and simplifying procedures for obtaining residence permits
461 Adoption of uniform standards for automobile lighting equipment
460 Acceptance of uniform standards for light alloy disc wheels for vehicles
459 Eliminating the requirement that the blink function must work perfectly on automobile front directional indicators
458 Relaxing regulations pertaining to automobile rear side indicator lamp positions
457 Elimination of requirement for automobile catalyst overheat warning systems
456 Accepting foreign standards and foreign manufacturer certification for the inspection of automobile head restraints
455 Accepting U.S. automotive safety standards
454 Acceptance of U.S. automobile manufacturers' certification
453 Acceptance of U.S. automobile emission tests
452 Simplifying inspection procedures for parallel imports
451 Simplifying approval of cosmetics containing liposome
450 Simplifying approval for quasi-pharmaceuticals
449 On speeding up the examination of antiseptics used in cosmetics
447 Regarding the import of frozen yogurt as fermented milk:
1. Acceptance of the inspection data from USA.
2. Review of the inspection method for fermented milk in Japan.
3. Simplification of the re-inspection method for the samples with the same manufacture date.
441 Regarding pressure vessel test for industrial chemical blowing agents for rubber and plastics under the annexed table of the Fire Service Law:
1. Review on the domestic maker's test results.
2. Abolishment or improvement of the pressure vessel test.
429 On import permit for toy fireworks
409 Explanation of the system providing redress in the event of copyright infringement.
400 Reconsideration of the customs classification for diaphragm sheeting from USA
399 Concerning import procedures for product (watch with a belt made from a skin of crocodile) covered by the Washington Convention,
1. Clarification of the import procedures.
2. Streamlining of the procedures with acceptance of the export certificate from the country of origin.
398 Reconsideration of regulation stipulating that water faucets must be made of bronze.
386 Concerning the temporary import of a unit for the treatment and disposal of drilling sludge,
1. Handling of the product those to be eligible for duty reduction and, simplification and clarification of the procedures
2. Reconsideration levying the consumption tax not on the product price but on the rental fee to be paid in the importing country.
384 With regard to using permits for water-saving toilet stools that use compressed air:
1. Use permit for water-saving toilet stools (using less than 2 liters of water) with the wastewater going to the sewage
2. Easing installation requirements for the Japanese-style stool that uses a plastic bowl to the same level of requirements for Japanese stools
3. Use permit in the case brass-used valves cause no malfunction
382 Review of the guideline of approval for the change of status of residence about employment
381 Concerning import of dogs,
1. Acceptance of certification not only governmental organization but also local government.
2. Permission of animal quarantine test in the site other than animal quarantine office in Japan.
3. Permission of simplified quarantine test substituting certification of foreign government.
380 Exemption from import re-examination of helmets which have passed the test of American National Standards Institute
379 Relaxation of the Safety Regulation for road vehicles with regards to the inspection of imported camping cars.
377 Simplification of examination of cord for electric cleaners
370 Review of the standards and criteria for type approval inspections for reflectors to be used on life vests, life rafts and the like.
361 Abolition of regulations that filet knives are classified as swords
357 Concerning polysorbate inspection for processed tomato products,
1. Exemption from the inspection of processed tomato products which have been imported continuously for decades and are proved safe.
2. Introduction of a grace period for the inspection measures.
356 Concerning the imported hovercraft, simplification of the documentation requirements and for prompt approval
354 Shortening of the period from the time an aircraft is imported until the airworthiness inspections and radio station inspection procedures are completed.
353 Simplification of the procedures for establishing a heliport.
352 1. Concerning the inspection of fresh fruit and vegetables at Narita Tokyo International Airport, expedition of the inspections through expansion of the numbers of quarantine inspectors, enlarging the inspection space, and expanding the fumigation facilities.
2. Longer import notification hours for foodstuffs at ports in the Keihin district and at Narita Tokyo International Airport.
351 Changes in the import volume confirmation inspection for canned pineapple from the present check of actual weight to a check of the weight indicated on the cans.
350 Concerning the plant quarantine inspection for vegetable residuals,
1. Exception from the testing and inspection at subsequent ports when unloading is conducted at a number of ports and when the product has passed the testing and inspection at the first port of entry.
2. Expansion of fumigation including Saturday afternoons and holidays.
3. Exemption from testing and inspection for soybean meal and rapeseed cake on the grounds that they are primary agricultural products that have been heat-treated.
349 1. Abolition of the requirement for trading approval for the import of starch to be sold to a non-governmental buyer.
2. Request for a raise in the permissible limit on sulfur dioxide in starch.
348 Concerning the import of aircraft parts,
1. Exemption from the provisions of the Explosives Control Law for gunpowder and other explosives included in aircraft parts.
2. Simplification of the import procedures for gas in fire extinguishing equipment and gas in floats.
3. Exemption from the inspection requirement for high-pressure gas containers for use aboard aircraft that carry test certification from the country of manufacture.
4. As regards touch up paint and similar items,
(1) Handling in accordance with the standards for imports under a certain volume.
(2)Simplification of the import procedures for poisonous and deleterious substances.
347 Concerning, the import of pharmaceutical ingredient for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals,
1. Exemption from application of the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law.
2. (1) Approval of entrusting the preclinical tests to a third party.
(2) Expansion of acceptance of import approval applications not only by the governor of the prefecture where the head office of importer is located but also by the governors of prefectures where branch offices of importer are located.
(3) Simplification of the application requirement for the tests repeated three times with three samples and for documentation showing the production process for applications for products which are not listed on the Standard for ingredient.
346 Concerning the import of medical equipment,
1. Acceptance of the US clinical trial data and omission of the Japanese clinical trial date for products and systems that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
2. Exemption from attaching approval by the Ministry of Health and Welfare for domestic medical equipment returned for repair.
345 Increase in the amount of commercial samples of foods that can be imported without notification to 30kg from 10kg at present.
344 Import approval of sample foods that colon bacilli discovered by retesting after heat-treated sterilization.
343 1. Simplification of import procedures for white sake
2. Simplification of import procedures for kidney beans
337 Exemption from the requirement for submission of list of ingredients for hand and body cleaner that has been approved as safe in USA, since it is feared that disclosure of ingredients may compromise proprietary information.
328 Concerning knives to be used as house ware, explanation of the reasons for denying customs clearance and clear indication of the conditions that would have to be met to receive clearance
281 Refusal of third-party applications to register well-known foreign trademark be refused and that prior registrations of said trademarks by third-person parties.
280 Review of the customs classification for plywood broken up for use for carpet grippers.
279 Review of the custom classification for wooden laminated veneer lumber part for compound I-beams.
275 Exemption of fillet knives (a kind of kitchen knives) from the prohibition of import.
274 Concerning import approval for cardiac pacemakers,
1. One request is made for all of the data needed for evaluation and processing.
2. Permission substituting single-chamber data or foreign-generated data for dual-chamber data.
269 On the import of medical equipment,
1. Permission as outside of the regulations for medical equipment, for the import of pressure transducers and transfusion sets that have been removed from their sterile packing.
2. Expansion of products, including this one, as importable on the customs authorities' go-ahead, though the Ministry of Health and Welfare entrusting such inspections to the customs authorities and that this product be added to the list of products importable on the customs authorities' go-ahead.
254 Permission was sought to set up a stand to sell popcorn on the pedestrian mall during pedestrian mall periods in Harajuku (Tokyo).
251 Relaxation of the approval of import of Bee Propolis in which an antibiotic was determined (0.06ppm).
237 Permission to sell the Urina Tester (a measuring instrument of urine's specific gravity) to general consumers.
233 In the application for the import of a shampoo sold in the USA, etc., exemption from the obligation to submit its ingredients and volume data and relaxation of the standards for its structural equipment, etc.
230 Exemption from the submission of animal test data, etc. in the application for the approval of import of alcoholic antiseptic
227 Approval, as in the USA, of the use of EDTA in the margarine contained in plastic containers.
222 Simplification of the procedures for approval of building log home (houses constructed by logs)
219 Among the requirement for construction and remodeling of fishing boats, relaxation of the maximum engine horsepower limit.
218 Concerning the import of high-pressure vessel for manufacturing multi-layer print boards which have met US standards,
1. Relaxation of the max working pressure standard to the level approved by the US standards.
2. Simplification of the domestic air tightness test and gas pressure test.
3. Simplification of the materials to be submitted for inspection.
4. Approval of the use of the safety valve approved in the USA.
217 Relaxation of the airplane operation standards applicable to commuter service.
216 Concerning the import of helicopter hoist wire cutters using gunpowder, exemption from obtaining import permission for gunpowder
215 Exemption from obtaining the import permission when the same oxygen bombes for airplanes as provided in airplanes are imported as supplements.
214 Simplification of inspection procedure for imported helium-liquefying machines.
212 Concerning the import of quarantine cargoes such as fruits and vegetables, approval of the import procedure using facsimile transmitted copies of the phytosanitary certificate issued from the exporting country government.
209 Relaxation of the standards of structure and facilities concerning license for importing cosmetics.
208 Exemption from inspection when materials woods with a phytosanitary certificate issued from the exporting country government are imported
206 Concerning the import of compound fertilizers, the propriety of registering them without submitting the know-how of their manufacturing process.
204 Concerning the internal floating roof petroleum storage tank,
1. Relaxation of the regulation for the tanks whose diameter exceeds 50m.
2. Making the deletion of requirement for the mesh screen on roof venting known to all local fire offices.
3. Admission of the use of FRP as the material of roof venting.
202 Internationalization of the vessel inspection standards for leisure boats with a length of 12m or above.
201 Exemption from submitting certificates such as Export Permits for the import of feather quilts.
197 Propriety of sale of the imported worker's safety belts.
196 Propriety of import of an article with anti-smoking effects as a food.
170 Exemption from the obligation to report the sales of North America miscellaneous beans used to manufacture bean jam.
162 Reconsideration for the method of the measurement of the excess pressure in wine which becomes the basis for classification of wines in the tariff schedule.
157 Permission to use polyethylene-made envelopes for domestic mail service.
152 Approval of the construction of log home (house constructed by log) not permitted by the Japanese building Standard.
151 Approval of the use of calcium silicate as a food additive
147 Permission of the use of a bleaching agent for paper napkin.
140 Clarification of the customs valuation standards for the T-shirts exhibited in the American Fair.
139 Application of the medical security fee to CAPD (Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis).
129 Clarification of the classification of US-made anti-blotting agents for the use of offset printing.
128 Registration examination of Japanese swords concerning their import.
126 Abolition or modification of the plant quarantine certificate and the certificate based on the Washington Convention concerning a test tube orchid which is a souvenir of the tourists in Hawaii.
124 A complaint about the results of type approval testing for aerosol type quasi-extinguishers and their notification method.
123 Relaxation of the regulation for maximum residue limit of chlorpropham (CIPC, a herbicide/sprouting inhibitor) in the processed imported potatoes.
121 Relaxation of the strengthened regulations over the filled content ratio of the pet hair spray.
115 Acceptance of the application for model examination of explosion proof structure electrical equipment certified in USA and other countries, and delivery of its certificate.
114 Readopting of a special measure for land transport of tall containers by the flat bed chassis.
112 Clarification of the commodity tax application on game machines (a bingo game machine)
108 Clarification of the scope of documents the domestic manufacturers must submit to the government in application for the permission of manufacture of gondola (powered-operated platforms type) which uses the imported hoist.
107 Approval of use of silicon dioxide as a filter aid for beer.
103 Review of the customs classification of paint roller cover.
102 In labeling of textile goods,
1. Acceptance of the International Standard (ISO) on laundry care labeling.
2. Acceptance of English words for the component fibers labeling besides cotton, wool and silk.
3. Expansion of the scope of articles on which labeling in English is admitted.
100 When a Japanese importer is changed concerning the import of the same cosmetic, the submission of some data is required and it takes 8-10 months to go through the necessary formalities. Simplification of this procedure.
98 Reconsideration for handling of aloe drink as a foodstuff.
94 Concerning the import of aerosol products,
1. Relaxation of the restriction of the capacity and pressure.
2. Termination of use of private firms
92 Review of the customs classification of horsemeat steak.
90 Handling of liquid crystal forehead fever thermometer as general consumers but not medical equipment.
88 Granting the radio station license to firm owned by foreigners.
85 Simplification of procedure to export (return) audio equipment to US for the purpose of repair and re-import
79 Clarification of the procedure for foreign firms to participate in the voluntary inspection system of the Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association for room air conditioner and acceptance of US inspection data.
77 Addition of the standards concerning products made from soybean protein to the Japanese Agricultural Standards for soymilk.
72 Refund of the paid duty in returning claimed merchandise (propelling pencils) exceeding 6 months after the import permit date.
71 Concerning the import approval procedure for medical equipments,
1. Acceptance of the approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the product is substantially equivalent to products already on the market and that it is eligible for the 90-day prior notice system and acceptance of the US FDA approval for new medical equipment.
2. Acceptance of the test results made by the Underwriters Laboratories and European test organizations for the purpose of verifying compliance with the international standards (IEC Standards) on electric safety and acceptance of those at 100 volts.
3. With respect to performance data, acceptance of results tested at the foreign manufacturer's facilities outside Japan, and approval to use only one piece of equipment for testing instead of two or three.
68 Conduct of blood test all together at one time which is necessary for breeding swine to be exported to Japan.
67 Harmonization with the international standards of the standard for natural vitamin E proposed by the Federation of Food Additives Associations to the National Institute of Hygienic Sciences.
65 Review of the customs classification of construction materials as whole, when duty-free goods and dutiable goods are imported in single package.
64 Simplification of import approval procedure with respect to a new importer if he is dealing with medical equipment for which import permission has formerly been given.
61 Simplification of the importing procedures for gas cylinders (attached to barbecue sets) for personal use.
60 Import permission of generic cigarettes.
59 Storage of the obstructive activities such as removal of light boxes for advertising foreign cigarettes.
58 Concerning the import of refined copper,
1. The Ministry of International Trade and Industry determines the annual amount of production in consultation with the domestic producers and restricts import.
2. The date of acceptance of applications for import customs clearance for preferential importers is limited only to April 1.
57 Relaxation of restrictions on opening of large-scale retail stores jointly owned with foreign firms.
54 Adoption of Sloan's alloy as the material of faucets into JIS.
52 Import permission for FRP reinforced aluminum cylinders for smoke proof masks.
50 Revision of the condition for standard-size mail items, etc.
49 1. Elimination of delay in distribution of foreign-made tobaccos.
2. Early permission of test sale of new brand foreign tobaccos.
47 Review of customs classification of parts of solenoid valves for automotive exhaustive gas recirculation system.
42 Disturbance of JTS Public Corporation to the sales promotion for American-made tobaccos.
41 Acceptance of the US test data for the fermentation products of lactic acid bacilli in the registration and approval of the product as an agricultural chemical.
37 Official approvals by sports associations of the inflated balls like volleyballs and gymnasium equipments.
32 Exemption from display of the compositions of stabilizers for records when importing as samples for test and research purpose.
31 Revision of the Food Additives Regulations to permit the use of gluconic acid iron as the additives of canned olive.
30 Complaint that the cooking standards for disposers of soft drinks are discriminating the import products.
25 Delivery of necessary import certificates for the export from USA of medical treatment equipments for test use.
24 Relaxation of the standards for the content of formaldehyde in respect of intimate apparels and improvement of testing methods.
23 To enable old type firearms and swords made in Europe and the US to be registered as "art objects or antiques" and to be imported and sold as exceptions for those under the regulations of the law on the 6th column marked.
22 Speed-up of inspection in permitting the import of pumps and compressors for LPG plants.
20 Import permission of honey wine for which standard is absent concerning the use of food additives.
19 In importing wheat germ oil capsules, an application for sample examination in advance of shipment was refused.
18 Acceptance of data generated abroad (stability data and clinical test) for the import of in vitro pharmaceuticals.
16 In case of the continuous import of aerosol spray shampoos for pets, simplification of import testing procedure.
15 Concerning the import of two dental equipment, the reason that it was difficult to obtain import license.
13 Import permission of the canned potato mixed corned beef containing sodium nitrite as food additive.
12 Acceptance of inspection in the US for wet bike.
10 Approval of clockwork parking maters.
8 Permission of US hand cream to be displayed at the exhibition.
7 1. Import permission of the spot shot carpet stain removers.
2. Import permission of electric mousetrap.
6 Ensuring the confidentiality of the components and compositions of the product in the importation of fuel treatment agent.
5 Easing the regulation concerning the obligations to install necessary materials for prevention of disaster in respect of internal floating roof tanks.
3 Concerning quarantine of imported bees;
1. Substituting State government issued certificates for Federal government issued quarantine certificates.
2. Simplification of quarantine diary.
3. Reduction of areas requiring certification of "disease free area".
4. Exception of nosemosis of bees and international acariasis from the diseases subject to quarantine.