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Japan (JP)
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Importing country requirements
It is the exporter's responsibility to ensure that the animal meets the importing country requirements.
Information on importing aquatic material is available from
Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF).
- Note
- Where an importing country issues an import permit, the exporter must ensure the animal meets any requirements in the permit.
Health requirements
Health certification
Japan has target diseases for live finfish or their embryos imported for ornamental or aquaculture purposes (that is, other than human consumption) and these are listed on the MAFF website. The website lists finfish species of concern to Japan.
As importing country requirements may change without advice to the Department you should check the import permit and/or the MAFF website carefully at the time of preparation for export.
Other requirements
Port-of-entry requirements
There may be particular ports/airports through which live animal and genetic material must travel.
Basis for Micor entry
Based on importing country website and information.
Entry last reviewed 27 October 2020.
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