Japan: Japan Revised Phytosanitary Certificate Requirements for Agricultural Products

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Japan: Japan Revised Phytosanitary Certificate Requirements for Agricultural Products

On August 5, 2020, Japan revised the list of agricultural imports that require a phytosanitary certificate (PC). Japan implemented a 3-year transition period for imports previously exempted from the PC requirement. U.S. stakeholders are advised to work with importers to confirm PC requirements with Japan’s quarantine officers.

Japan: Japan Revised Phytosanitary Certificate Requirements for Agricultural Products

Exporting, Regulations & Requirements
East Asia and the Pacific, Japan

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