Ministries Concerned : Ministry of Finance

Mark Review of the rate structure of Air-NACCS (2002 7th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Simplifying procedures for tariff and consumption tax refund due to return of imported goods (2002 7th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Reviewing customs tariff classification of coffee-maker jugs (2002 7th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Making laws to revise Customs Law and other laws well known before their enforcement (2002 7th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Making import tariffs on automobile carpets reasonable (2002 7th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Extending the office hours of customs (2002 7th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Proving information on import cargo via the Internet (2002 7th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Standardizing the notice and forms concerning documents to be submitted for application for importing OEM goods (2002 7th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Flexibly applying import declarations concerning chips (2002 7th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Concerning simplifying and speeding the submission of necessary documents in importing medical equipment (2002 7th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Lifting restricted conditions of importers in simplified declaration system (2002 7th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Improving simplified declaration system (2002 7th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Introducing import declaration procedures by JETRAS (2002 7th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)


Mark Improvement of customs inspection system for containerized cargo (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Improvement of customs clearance procedures such as NACCS using the Internet (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Temporary customs clearance of special vehicles from Korea (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Combining payment of tonnage duty at ports in the Hanshin area (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Toy imports (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Reviewing the declaration of payment of consumption tax system when imported goods are cleared through customs (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Exempting cargo produced from molds provided gratis from the consumption tax when imports are cleared through customs (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Improving the application of preferential tariffs (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Clarifying standards for opening customs office outside of regular hours and eliminating overtime service fees (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Simplifying documentation used for preparing customs statistics (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Pre-clearance inspection of chilled products (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Coordinating tariff codes and tariff rates (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Speeding up replies for prior instruction (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Simplifying procedures for applying Article 8 of the Temporary Tariff Measures Law at the time of import (2000 6th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Improvement of tax payment method for postal matter from abroad (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Improvement of post-clearance audit methods (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Clarification of tariff review mechanisms (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Thorough implementation of the simplified certification of the system for exempting withholding tax at source for foreign banks (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Improve method for reporting subsidiary materials (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Provide a "before permission" (BP) system and the like (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Simplify procedures for re-importing processed goods (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Abolish the external payment on trade report and import report, etc., or ease the necessary report conditions (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Increase the number of import cargo inspection personnel (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Simplify the types of import application forms (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Simplify clearance procedures for imported houses (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Simplify import clearance procedures pertaining to product repair (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Make confirmation of actual articles on import declaration flexible (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Promote introduction of EDI to import clearance procedures (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Implement 24-hour-a-day processing of import declarations (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Deregulate the system on security deposits and paid-in capital pertaining to foreign insurance companies (1998 5th Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Deregulation of preservation of documents on microfilm (1997 4th Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark One stop service for legal procedures for imported cargo (1997 4th Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Simplification of procedures for extension of payment date for Customs duties and consumption tax on imported cargo (1997 4th Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Elimination of document preservation requirement for import applications kept by Customs brokerage (1997 4th Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Permission for Customs clearance and unloading of sea cargo on holidays (1997 4th Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Introduction of the Nationwide Common Bond for the Release of Imported Goods before (Formal) Permit (1996 3rd Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Introduction of Pre-Filing System (1996 3rd Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Simplification of Import Procedures concerning Generalized System of Preferences Certificate of Origin (1996 3rd Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Improvement of the plant quarantine system and others relating to the import cut flowers (1995 2nd Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Extension of work hours for Customs offices and other bodies relating to import processing procedures (1995 2nd Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Simplification of post-clearance examination of the Consumption duty on duty-free imports, etc. (1995 2nd Report of the Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Japan-New Zealand Harmonization of Testing Methods for Prepared Edible Fat (PEF) (1994 Report of Market Access Ombudsman Council)

Mark Shortening time required for assigning a customs tariff number to imported foods, and clarifying classification standards (1993 Report of the OTO Advisory council)

Mark Expanding imports of automobile parts (1993 Report of the OTO Advisory council)

Mark Changing the two-process rule for textiles articles and apparel enjoying preferential tariffs (1993 Report of the OTO Advisory council)

Mark Changing customs clearance procedures outside the normal customs office hours (overtime service system) (1993 Report of the OTO Advisory council)

Mark Improving service to payers of customs duties by using SEA-NACCS (1993 Report of the OTO Advisory council)

Mark Relaxing regulations requiring presentation of an original certificate of origin in examinations for preferential tariffs. (1993 Report of the OTO Advisory council)

Mark Waiving requirement to present original import permit when re-importing items after free repairs (1993 Report of the OTO Advisory council)

Mark Relaxing requirement to submit original parameter sheets when exporting defective products to return to manufacturer (1993 Report of the OTO Advisory council)

Mark Combining the Trade Relation and Non-trade Payment Report and the "Report on payment for invisible foreign trade" (1993 Report of the OTO Advisory council)

Mark Relaxing the requirement for a letter of proxy for duty-free import under the Temporary Tariff Measures Law (1993 Report of the OTO Advisory council)

Mark Review of system for paying consumption tax on imported items (including simplification of valuation declaration procedures when importing from a foreign subsidiary) (1993 Report of the OTO Advisory council)

Mark Eliminating the liquor tax payment deadline and eliminating discrimination between domestic and imported liquor concerning tax refunds (1993 Report of the OTO Advisory council)

Mark Lowering the income tax rate on dividends paid by subsidiaries to its parent companies (1993 Report of the OTO Advisory council)