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NVOCC Customers to register with Japan Customs for the filing of their own House Bill details
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December 04, 2013
NVOCC Customers to register with Japan Customs for the filing of their own House Bill details

Dear valued customers,  

We would like to bring to your attention changes to the customs procedures for exports to Japan.  These changes are to enhance the security of the global supply chain, implementation is expected in March 2014.

Below are some of the changes that will affect bookings to Japan;   

The new rules require shipping companies to file the cargo information based on Ocean (Master) B/L and consignors (NVOCCs), who are the contractors of consigned freight forwarding business with the shipping companies, to file the cargo information based on House B/L.  

The filers are obliged to electronically file cargo information through the Nippon Automated Cargo and Port Consolidated System (NACCS).  OOCL can only file the Ocean (Master) B/L.  NVOCC customers will be required to file their own House Bill details with Japan NACCS system directly or through a registered Service Provider.  

Therefore, the NVOCC which does not have offices in Japan will need to obtain Reporter ID in advance of filing and file the cargo information through the Service Provider permitted to access to NACCS.  (If the NVOCC has offices which have been using NACCS in Japan, the NVOCC can file through those offices).  

For more detailed information please refer to the following homepage of NACCS center, for the contact Information, the specifications of the system, issuance of the Reporter ID and the contact information of the service providers. 

http://www.naccscenter.com/afr/  (Advance Filing Rules web site)
http://www.customs.go.jp/english/summary/advance/index.htm Introduction of the Advance Filing Rules on Maritime Container Cargo Information (Guidance) and FAQ(s)

OOCL will continue to update customers if there are any further developments on this customs initiative.

Should you have any inquiries relating to this regulation, please feel free to contact our local customer service representatives. Thank you.
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