Guidance

Exporting to Japan after EU Exit if there’s no deal

Guidance explaining changes for UK exporters to Japan if we leave the EU with no deal.

Published 23 April 2019
From:
Department for International Trade

Leaving the EU with a deal remains the UK government’s top priority. This has not changed. However, the government is continuing with no deal preparations to ensure the country is prepared for every eventuality.

Trade agreement

The UK will not agree arrangements with Japan by exit day.

If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, existing trade agreements would no longer apply. This would mean the UK would not have preferential trade arrangements for exports to Japan.

See the status of discussions with Japan.

Tariffs and quotas

If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, it would export to Japan on Most Favoured Nation terms under World Trade Organization (WTO) rules.

Find out about preparing to export under WTO rules.

Check Japan’s import tariffs and quotas under WTO rules.

Controlled goods

The export licensing regulations for controlled goods will be affected.

Controlled goods include:

  • military items
  • dual-use items (items with both civil and military uses)
  • firearms

Find out how export licensing for controlled goods will change.

Travel

Check travel advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).

Sanctions and embargoes

Exports of certain categories of product to some countries are subject to embargoes or sanctions.

Find out about the new sanction and embargo regulations.

Contact

Get in touch with DIT:

  • to find a trade office near you
  • for EU Exit enquiries
  • for support with exporting from the UK

Contact DIT.

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Published 23 April 2019
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