Customs Clearance Services

Customs Clearance Services

With our nationwide network and expertise, we accelerate our clients' global businesses.

With a track record of approximately 120,000 transactions per month and a network of 78 locations nationwide, we reliably support all aspects of import and export.

In the midst of increasingly complex international situations and evolving tariff systems, smooth customs clearance is essential to supply chains. Leveraging our extensive experience cultivated over many years, the latest DX technologies, and a nationwide network of professionals, Nippon Express offers strategic customs clearance solutions that protect our customers' compliance and ensure uninterrupted supply chains.

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Nippon Express's Customs Clearance Business in Numbers

  • Number of customs clearance offices

    78 locations
    *As of August 2026

  • Monthly customs clearance volume

    Approximately 120,000 items
     

  • Registered Customs Broker

    Approximately 450 people
     

  • Qualified customs brokers

    Approximately 1,500 people
     

  • EPA Customs Accredited Advisor

    26 people
    *As of August 2026

5 strengths

  • A nationwide network and overwhelming processing power

    A nationwide network and overwhelming processing power

    As of August 2026, we have established 78 locations. Covering not only major ports and airports but also regional bases, we provide consistent service anywhere in the country.
    Leveraging our extensive experience and expertise cultivated over many years, we have a track record of handling approximately 120,000 customs clearances per month.
    In addition to commercial cargo, we also handle customs clearance for unaccompanied baggage for individual customers. Regardless of the mode of transport, we ensure prompt and accurate customs declarations.
  • Advanced customs clearance solutions by "customs clearance specialists"

    Advanced customs clearance solutions by "customs clearance specialists"

    With approximately 450 registered customs brokers nationwide and a total of 1,500 qualified professionals, we ensure reliable customs clearance procedures. Our specialists, well-versed in the legal regulations of a wide range of items from electronic equipment to food and clothing, will handle the most appropriate procedures. We support our clients' global businesses by establishing proper import and export operations and stabilizing lead times.
  • Complete compliance and the reliability of an "AEO Customs Broker"

    Complete compliance and the reliability of an "AEO Customs Broker"

    We obtained AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) certification in 2012, maintaining a high level of legal compliance and security management. By leveraging the relaxed and simplified customs inspection and processing available to certified customs brokers, we achieve shorter customs lead times and optimized costs. Through reliable and swift import and export operations, we support the stability of our clients' global supply chains.
  • It also handles complex "other legal procedures".

    It also handles complex "other legal procedures".

    We provide one-stop service, handling not only customs declarations but also procedures requiring specialized knowledge, such as food notifications, animal quarantine, and plant quarantine. Leveraging our experience, we reliably navigate the complex legal hurdles for everything from everyday goods to specialized chemicals, supporting your smooth import and export business.
  • "Consulting and Global Expansion" Beyond Customs Clearance

    "Consulting and Global Expansion" Beyond Customs Clearance

    Going beyond the scope of customs clearance procedures, we optimize our clients' international businesses with expert consulting and a global network. Our 26 "EPA Customs Certified Advisors" (as of August 2026) within Nippon Express offer concrete proposals for tariff reductions utilizing Economic Partnership Agreements. Furthermore, by collaborating with overseas bases, we build logistics solutions that address local customs regulations, ensuring reliable and loss-free international transportation.

Examples of items handled

  • Precision/electronic equipment

    Precision/electronic equipment

    Devices requiring advanced classification knowledge
  • Machinery and equipment

    Machinery and equipment

    From large-scale plants to machine tools
  • Chemicals and pharmaceuticals

    Chemicals and pharmaceuticals

    Cargo requiring strict management and compliance with other laws and regulations
  • Food/Beverage

    Food/Beverage

    Fresh and processed foods that require quarantine procedures
  • fashion

    fashion

    Household goods: Fast customs clearance for a wide variety of products in small quantities.

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