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Clothing → Japan

Requires PSE (appliances) + Japan consumption tax; food-contact items need Food Sanitation Act compliance

Lead time 3-6 weeks
Cost range ¥100,000-500,000
HS code 6109
Duty rate 7.4%
VAT / tax 10%

Technical standards

Reference standards for this product category — verify applicability with your testing lab before export.

Standard No.OrganizationTitleYear
ISO 11092:2014 ISO 纺织品 生理舒适性 热阻和湿阻测定 2014
ISO 105-B02:2014 ISO 纺织品 色牢度试验 耐人造光色牢度 2014
ISO 13935-1:2014 ISO 纺织品 织物接缝强力测定 2014
ISO 13934-1:2013 ISO 纺织品 织物拉伸性能 条样法 2013
ISO 4920:2012 ISO 纺织品 沾水性测定 喷淋法 2012
ISO 105-A01:2010 ISO 纺织品 色牢度试验 一般原理 2010
ISO 2062:2009 ISO 纺织品 卷装纱 断裂强度和伸长率 2009
ISO 105-C10:2006 ISO 纺织品 色牢度试验 耐皂洗色牢度 2006

Required certifications

CertificationWhat it coversStatus
PSE certification Electrical appliances require DENAN (diamond/circle) Required
Food Sanitation Act Food-contact materials must comply Conditional
JIS certification JIS mark required for some products Conditional
Japan consumption tax JCT tax ID registration required Required

Testing scope

Labeling requirements

Platform requirements

Common non-compliance risks

Frequently asked

Is PSE certification required?
Required for electrical appliances. Diamond PSE for high-risk (116 types), circle PSE for low-risk (341 types).
How do I register for a JCT tax ID?
Apply at the Japan National Tax Agency; a Japanese agent is required.
Japanese labeling requirements?
Yes. Product name, specifications, warnings and importer information must all be in Japanese.
Food-contact material requirements?
Must comply with the Food Sanitation Act; some materials require migration testing.
What does Amazon Japan require?
Requires PSE + JCT tax ID; brand authorization for some categories.

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Full compliance report

Complete certification list, testing checklist and official source links — cross-verified with China-side requirements.