New export documentation rules for leather shoes to Japan take effect in month 11
Exporters need to update declaration forms, raw-material area codes and phytosanitary certificates before their next shipment.
Ban biên tập VCCITSC (mẫu) · January 31, 2026 · 2 min read
Machine translated ·
Under the new notice, from month 11 every leather shoes shipment to Japan must carry traceability information down to the production facility. Incomplete files may be held at the border.
What should exporters do?
- Check that growing-area and packing-house codes are still valid.
- Update C/O and phytosanitary certificate templates.
- Inform buyers about the transition period.
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