240491100

"1 Chewing gum"

HS code 240491100 (Chapter 24 "Tobacco and tobacco substitutes"; Heading 2404 "Products containing tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, nicotine, or tobacco or nicotine substitutes, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body"; Subheading 240491 "For oral application") under the Japan tariff schedule classifies "1 Chewing gum". Japan customs apply General rate of 5%, WTO rate (5%). Statutory unit of measure: KG. This commodity is subject to 1 import regulation or restriction; see compliance section below. 10 free trade agreement preferential rates are available for this code.

Tariff Schedule

ClassificationRate
一般税率
General rate
5%
WTO 税率
WTO rate
(5%)

FTA Preferential Rates

10 agreements available · certificate of origin required

AgreementRate
MexicoFree
PeruFree
AustraliaFree
MongoliaFree
CPTPPFree
EUFree
UKFree
JP_USFree
ASEAN5%
RCEP_ASEAN_AU_NZ5%

Compliance & Controls

1 import regulation, restriction, or permit requirement

医薬品、医療機器等の品質、有効性及び安全性の確保等に関する法律

Act on Securing Quality,Efficacy and Safety of Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Regenerative and Cellular Therapy Products, Gene Therapy Products, and Cosmetic Law

PA · 【Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare】 http://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/policy/ health-medical/pharmaceuticals/01.html 【Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries】 http://www.maff.go.jp/e/index.html (contact information in Japanese) http://www.maff.go.jp/j/syouan/tikusui/yakuzi/
Agency: Compliance and Narcotics Division, Pharmaceutical Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Animal Products Safety DivisionFood Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesPermit required

HS-6 prefix 2404.91 across other jurisdictions

240491100 · 1 Chewing gum · Japan · Treayo