Japan Updates Export, Import Measures for Companies Impacted by Coronavirus

Japan updated its measures aimed at easing export and import procedures (see 2002140012) to help traders affected by the coronavirus, the country’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said in a March 5 notice, according to an unofficial translation. The notice updates time frames for the extension of certain customs certificates and more. Japan said exports and imports continue to be delayed and urged traders to use “mail and electronic application as much as possible.”