In recent years, with the increasing frequency of cultural exchanges, the export of Chinese audio-visual products has shown a good development trend. Among many export destinations, the Japanese market has attracted much attention. The current situation of Chinese audio-visual product exports to Japan is quite impressive, with the export quantity and amount increasing year by year. From finished product exports to copyright trade, various models jointly promote the expansion of Chinese audio-visual products in the Japanese market. Next, this article will introduce in detail the specific process of exporting Chinese audio-visual products to Japan and the relevant regulations, certification and other requirements.

1. Export Process

1. Signing of the contract:Determine the types, quantities, prices, delivery dates and other terms of audio-visual products with Japanese importers and sign export contracts.

2. Applying for a license:Apply for an audiovisual product export license from the relevant Chinese cultural department, submit contracts, copyright certificates and other materials, and you can export only after obtaining the license.

3. Content Review:Ensure that the content of audiovisual products complies with the laws, regulations and cultural censorship requirements of China and Japan, and avoid copyright violations, obscenity, violence, terror and other negative content.

4. Determine HS code:The HS code of audiovisual products can be determined by checking the customs website, the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS) code directory developed by the World Customs Organization, professional international trade databases (such as TradeMap, Tariff Finder), etc. There may be slight differences between countries, so targeted inquiries need to be conducted based on the export destination.

5. Go through customs formalities:Go through customs clearance procedures according to the supervision certificate method specified after the HS code is determined. Prepare customs declaration documents such as invoices, packing lists, contracts, export licenses, etc., and declare the export to the customs. At the same time, according to Japan's requirements, inspection and quarantine may also be required.

6. Arrange transportation:According to the delivery date and transportation method agreed in the contract, choose a suitable logistics company to arrange transportation. Common transportation methods include sea transportation, air transportation, etc.

• Sea freight: suitable for large-volume cargo transportation, with relatively low costs, but longer transportation time. When choosing sea freight, pay attention to the packaging and fixing of the goods to prevent damage during transportation. At the same time, choose a reliableInternational logisticsThe company ensures that the goods can reach the destination on time.
• Air transport: It has fast transportation speed and is suitable for urgent goods or small quantities of high-value goods, but the cost is higher. When choosing air transport, pay attention to the transportation regulations and requirements of the airline, as well as the packaging and weight restrictions of the goods.

7. Delivery of goods:After the goods arrive in Japan, they will be delivered to the Japanese importer in accordance with the terms and methods agreed in the contract. At the same time, relevant shipping documents and certification documents will be provided to assist the importer in handling customs clearance procedures.

II. Laws and Regulations

1. Chinese domestic regulations:It is necessary to comply with the "Audio-visual Products Management Regulations" and other relevant laws and regulations to ensure that the exported audio-visual products are of legal origin and compliant content, and obtain corresponding export licenses.

2. Japanese regulations:Comply with Japan's Copyright Law, Customs Law and related cultural market management regulations to prevent infringement of Japan's intellectual property rights and violation of its domestic cultural market order.

3. Certification Standards

1. WHY Certification:PSE certification is a mandatory safety certification in Japan, used to prove that electrical and electronic products have passed the safety standard test of Japan's Electrical and Material Safety Law or international IEC standards.

2. TELEC Certification:Japan's Radio Wave Law, also known as MIC certification, is Japan's regulatory certification for wireless products, including test certification (Test Certification) and type certification (Type Certification).

IV. Packaging labeling requirements

1. Basic information identification:The packaging must clearly indicate in Chinese and Japanese the name of the audiovisual product, a brief introduction to the content, the production company, copyright statement and other basic information so that Japanese consumers can understand the basic situation of the product.

2. Warning signs:Depending on the content of the audio-visual products, if they contain violence, horror, thriller or other content that is not suitable for certain age groups, corresponding warning signs should be marked on the outer packaging to alert consumers.

3. Copyright logo:Clearly mark the copyright owner's information and related copyright statements to protect intellectual property rights and prevent infringements.

4. Language ID:Indicate the language used in audio-visual products to facilitate consumers' selection and purchase.

5. Barcode:Barcodes that meet international standards need to be printed for identification and scanning in sales and inventory management.

6. Environmental protection label: Depending on the actual situation, you can voluntarily mark environmental protection symbols, such as recyclable symbols, to reflect the environmental attributes of the product.

V. Other matters needing attention

1. Content Review:Japan has strict censorship requirements for the content of audiovisual products, including copyright, morality, culture and other aspects, to ensure that the content complies with Japan's social values ??and laws and regulations.

2. Format compatibility:Ensure that the format of audio and video products can be played normally on Japanese playback devices. For example, common DVD, Blu-ray and other formats must comply with Japanese technical standards.

In short, the export of Chinese audio-visual products to Japan requires exporters to pay attention to details, strictly abide by the laws of both countries, prepare the required certifications and documents, and ensure that the packaging and labeling meet the requirements, so as to improve export efficiency, reduce risks, and achieve smooth export. I hope the above content will be helpful to you in conducting export business. If you need it, please feel free to contact us!