Japan’s Ministry of Finance has unveiled the “Customs Mid- to Long-Term Vision 2030.”
Taking into account environmental changes such as the significant increase in inbound foreign tourists to Japan, the rapid growth of low-value imported goods due to expanding cross-border e-commerce, and the rising importance of economic security, the government aims to transform Japan Customs into a next-generation organization.
It will promote the full digitalization of customs declarations for arriving air passengers and the transition from manned inspection counters to electronic declaration gates. By substantially increasing the number of declaration terminals and simplifying procedures such as cashless payment of customs duties, Japan seeks to achieve both smooth entry for air passengers and strict border control.
To respond to the rapid increase in small air cargo shipments, “Air Cargo Inspection Centers” will be established along logistics flows at major airports. In addition, to enhance the inspection system for maritime container cargo, more large X-ray inspection devices will be deployed along logistics routes such as container terminals.
Furthermore, Japan Customs will work to make the workplace more attractive by streamlining its on-duty shift system that operates regardless of late night, early morning, weekends, and holidays, improving working conditions through the installation of capsule-type nap rooms and bathroom facilities, and increasing the “nighttime special duty allowance.”
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