Export toys to Japan: rules, labels and duty

Rules to check before you export toys to Japan (2), each with its official source.

Official sources checked between 2026-10-09 and 2026-10-13

Duty and FTAs: No Korea–Japan FTA: the RCEP rate (Korea column) needs an RCEP certificate of origin. customs.go.jp, checked 2026-10-09

This is not legal or tax advice. Rules and rates change, so confirm with the official source and a local authority, your importer or an expert before you sell.

• Main rule for toys: Since 25 Dec 2025, toys for children under 3 need the child PSC mark (the importer notifies METI); retailers still expect the voluntary ST mark; Food Sanitation Act for toys for infants. meti.go.jp, checked 2026-10-09
• Japan: domestic administrator for direct sellers: Selling straight to consumers in Japan from Korea, through your web shop or a marketplace such as Amazon, Rakuten or Qoo10, gives you the importer’s duties for PSE electrical and PSC products (such as toys for children under 3) and requires a domestic administrator in Japan (from 25 Dec 2025). Selling through a Japanese importer leaves these duties with the importer. Your company does it · meti.go.jp, checked 2026-10-13
• Applies to every product here: Japan: consumption tax on cross-border sales
• Applies to every product here: Japan: ‘No.1’ and satisfaction claims need a fair survey
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• Same product, other countries: United States
• Same product, other countries: EU
• Same country, other products: Cosmetics
• Same country, other products: Instant noodles & pasta
• Same country, other products: Food supplements & preparations
• Same country, other products: Leather apparel & accessories
• Same country, other products: Pet food & feed
• Sources: meti.go.jp, checked 2026-10-09
• Sources: meti.go.jp, checked 2026-10-13
• Sources: customs.go.jp, checked 2026-10-09

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