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Product Classification: Determine whether the shipment contains raw nicotine ingredients, e-cigarette products or other nicotine-related products.
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Japanese Regulations: Check applicable requirements under Japan’s pharmaceutical, tobacco and other relevant laws, depending on the product type and intended use.
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Import Permissions: Confirm whether an import licence, approval, notification or other documentation is required.
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Product Documentation: Prepare the Certificate of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheet (SDS), product specifications and commercial shipping documents.
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Labelling and Customs: Verify applicable labelling, packaging and Japanese customs requirements with the importer or a qualified customs broker.
Example: Before exporting nicotine ingredients to Japan, a supplier should confirm the product classification with the Japanese importer and verify any required approvals and import documents.
