NIHONBULK
Documentation & Compliance

Know the document set before you buy.

Export documentation depends on the exact SKU, destination, route, and claim language. We map available Japan-side documents and buyer-side regulatory tasks before the order proceeds.

Standard Document Bundle

Standard document bundle per shipment.

DocumentWhat it provesIssued byDestination relevance
Certificate of Origin (JCCI)Declared Japanese origin where eligibleJapan Chamber of Commerce & IndustryMarket and SKU dependent
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)Chemical composition and safety dataManufacturerRequired for applicable products
Commercial InvoiceDeclared goods value and trade termsNihonBulkAll destinations
Packing ListExact shipment contents and dimensionsNihonBulkAll destinations
Bill of Lading / Air WaybillFreight ownership and routingFreight forwarderAll destinations
Ingredient / Component Spec SheetDetailed composition and materialsManufacturerFood, cosmetics, health — often required
Certificate of ConformityDeclared conformity statusTesting laboratoryVaries by category and model
HS Code DeclarationCorrect customs tariff classificationNihonBulkAll destinations
Import Permit / FDA Prior NoticeDestination regulatory filing statusBuyer or regulatory agentBuyer-side responsibility

SKU-level document review · Destination-side filings clarified · No unsupported compliance claims

Destination Advisory

Market-by-market compliance notes.

Select a region to see the compliance requirements by product category. Requirements shown are the most common — your specific SKUs may require additional certification.

NihonBulkSEAANZSubcontinent
CategoryRequirements
Food & Bev
FSANZHalal CertBPOM
Cosmetics
TGABPOMHSA
Medical
TGA 510kNMSCHealth Canada
Electronics
C-TickEAC
Baby
ACCCSNI
IP & Specification Disclosure

How we handle supplier IP and product specifications.

Step 01

Pricing stage

Supplier name is confidential. Product category, certifications, and pricing shared freely.

Step 02

After Letter of Intent

Factory name and country of origin released. Basic technical specs and ingredient names provided.

Step 03

Order confirmation

Full Certificate of Analysis, exact formulation, technical drawings, and production facility details released.

Step 04

Contracts over $200K

Factory audit rights granted. Buyer may conduct third-party audits with 30 days advance notice.

Logistics

Shipping methods we support.

NihonBulk coordinates with licensed Japanese freight forwarders for all methods. Incoterms agreed before order confirmation.

SEA · ECONOMY

LCL

Less than Container Load

25–45 days

Trial orders, 50–500 cartons. Shared container.

SEA · STANDARD

FCL 20ft

Full Container Load — 20ft

18–35 days

Mid-volume replenishment programs.

SEA · BULK

FCL 40ft

Full Container Load — 40ft / 40HQ

18–35 days

High-volume established lines.

AIR · EXPRESS

AIR

Air Freight

3–7 days

Urgent restocks, high-value SKUs.

COURIER · FAST

DHL

DHL Express

2–5 days

Samples, small parcels, urgent shipments.

COURIER · FAST

FEDEX

FedEx International

2–5 days

Small-mid volume, documents.

POSTAL · ECONOMY

EMS

Japan Post EMS

3–10 days

Budget express, samples.

CHARTER · URGENT

CHARTER

Air Charter

1–3 days

Emergency bulk, perishables.

Questions about compliance?

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