As of 4 March, Japan prioritized customs clearance for relief supplies, water and fuel. Source: Japan Customs (https://www.customs.go.jp/news/news/20200304_index.htm) (in Japanese)
Customs duties and consumption taxes are exempted for the importation of priority goods with simplified declaration form
Relief goods relating to countermeasures to the COVID-19 can be exported with a simplified declaration format.
Flexibility in customs procedures, including lodging Customs declaration in convenient locations; relaxation of the requirement of seal; submission of documents electronically Source: Japan Customs (as posted on WCO website); Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (https://www.meti.go.jp/english/press/2020/0214_004.html; https://www.meti.go.jp/english/press/2020/0305_001.html)
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