Japan
Key documents required for timber legality and trade of Japan
Harvesting
| Key document | Explanation | Validity (if applicable) |
Legal authority | Relevant section of the EUTR |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest management | A regional forest management plan is developed by the local government. Forest managers also develop a forest management plan in accordance with the local context of the forest area. This is needed for receiving a harvesting notice. | Local government and company |
Timber harvesting activities |
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| Harvesting notice | A harvesting notice is needed to fell standing trees in private- or municipal- owned forest. The document is needed for any harvesting operations, whether commercial or not. | Mayor of municipality / local government | Timber harvesting activities |
Processing and trade
| Key document | Explanation | Validity (if applicable) |
Legal authority | Relevant section of the EUTR |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill of lading | The bill of lading is issued to the exporter after the forwarder asks the shipping company to issue it. | Company |
Transport and trade |
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| Export declaration | Customs | Transport and trade |
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| Quarantine certificate | Can be obtained through the MAFF website | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Transport and trade | ||
| Cargo transport plan | Must accompany transport of wood from forest operations. | Company |
Transport and trade | ||
| Remittance detail | Company |
Transport and trade |