WCO classification path

  1. Chapter19Preparations of cereals, flour
  2. Subheading190120Mixes and doughs for the preparation of bakers’ wares of heading 1905
  3. National190120131- Imported by Japanese Government according to Article 42 of "The Law for Stabilization of Supply-Demand and Price of Staple Food��, imported to be purchased and sold by Japanese Government in response to a joint application by seller to and purchaser from Japanese Government according to Article 43 of the Law or imported with certification of Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery according to the cabinet order concerning wheat and others provided by the cabinet order provided in column 3 of paragraph 1 of Article 45 of the law

190120131

"- Imported by Japanese Government according to Article 42 of "The Law for Stabilization of Supply-Demand and Price of Staple Food��, imported to be purchased and sold by Japanese Government in response to a joint application by seller to and purchaser from Japanese Government according to Article 43 of the Law or imported with certification of Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery according to the cabinet order concerning wheat and others provided by the cabinet order provided in column 3 of paragraph 1 of Article 45 of the law"

HS code 190120131 (Chapter 19 "Preparations of cereals, flour"; Subheading 190120 "Mixes and doughs for the preparation of bakers’ wares of heading 1905") under the Japan tariff schedule classifies "- Imported by Japanese Government according to Article 42 of "The Law for Stabilization of Supply-Demand and Price of Staple Food��, imported to be purchased and sold by Japanese Government in response to a joint application by seller to and purchaser from Japanese Government according to Article 43 of the Law or imported with certification of Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery according to the cabinet order concerning wheat and others provided by the cabinet order provided in column 3 of paragraph 1 of Article 45 of the law". Japan customs apply Temporary rate of 25%, WTO rate (25%). Statutory unit of measure: KG. This commodity is subject to 2 import regulations or restrictions; see compliance section below. 2 free trade agreement preferential rates are available for this code.

Tariff Schedule

ClassificationRate
暂定税率
Temporary rate
25%
WTO 税率
WTO rate
(25%)

FTA Preferential Rates

2 agreements available · certificate of origin required

AgreementRate
CPTPPFor the tariff rate quota in Japan's Schedule to the WTO Agreement 25% Other (For the Pooled Quota) Free
EUOther than for the tariff rate quota in Japan's Schedule to the WTO Agreement, and for the Pooled Quota Free

Compliance & Controls

2 import regulations, restrictions, or permit requirements

主要食糧の需給及び価格の安定に関する法律

Law for Stabilization of Supply-Demand and Price of Staple Food

FM · http://www.maff.go.jp/e/index.html (contact information in Japanese) http://www.maff.go.jp/j/seisaku_tokatu/boeki/kome_yunyuu.html
Agency: Grain Trade and Operation Division, Staple Food Department, Crop Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesRegulated

食品衛生法

Food Sanitation Act

FD · https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/shokuhin/yunyu_kanshi/kanshi/index_00004.html
Agency: Office of Import Food Safety Food Inspection and Safety Division,Public Health Bureau , Ministry of Health, Labour and WelfarePermit required

Global Benchmark

HS-6 prefix 1901.20 across other jurisdictions

190120131 · - Imported by Japanese Government according to Article 42 of · Japan · Treayo