Import machinery and industrial supplies from China to Japan

Reviewed October 2, 2026.

To import machinery or industrial supplies from China into Japan: import duty is calculated on the CIF value. Import consumption tax is 10%. Japan has a trade agreement with China (RCEP), so many goods enter at reduced or zero duty with a certificate of origin. Key conformity requirement: PSE (electrical). Machines must be configured for the local grid: 100/200 V, 50/60 Hz.

Duty basis
CIF
Import tax
consumption tax 10%
Trade agreement with China
RCEP
Conformity
PSE (electrical)
Grid
100/200 V, 50/60 Hz

What we handle for buyers in Japan

  • Factory search, verification and price negotiation in China
  • Certificate of origin under the RCEP, so you can claim the preferential duty
  • Documents the factory must provide for PSE (electrical)
  • Electrical configuration for 100/200 V, 50/60 Hz on machines
  • Factory acceptance test with video for machines, batch inspection for supplies
  • Export crating, shipping and documents to Japan
Does Japan have a free trade agreement with China?

Yes: RCEP. Many goods enter at reduced or zero duty if they travel with a valid certificate of origin, which we request from the factory with the export documents.

What voltage and frequency do machines need in Japan?

The grid in Japan is 100/200 V at 50/60 Hz. Industrial three-phase voltage varies by site, so we confirm your plant's supply and order the machine configured for it.

Do I need a certificate to import machinery into Japan?

The key requirement is PSE (electrical). We make sure the factory provides the documents it needs before shipping.

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