Inspection to Japanese tolerance
Quality agreed in writing and checked before packing, rather than argued after arrival.
Japan deskSourcing from India for Japan
CEPA near-zero duty on textiles and handicrafts, Yokohama and Kobe on a route with no political risk, and an inspection standard set for buyers who reject on detail.
IEC RegisteredGST Registered
CurrencyJPY
Commercial hubsTokyo · Yokohama · Kobe
Time vs IST+3½ h
Business languageJapanese · English
Slow to decide and extremely loyal once decided. The fiscal year opens in April, gifting peaks at Ochugen in July and Oseibo in December, and Golden Week and Obon pause business entirely.
Why India
Why Japan buyers source here
CEPA duty advantage
India–Japan CEPA puts near-zero duty on textiles and handicrafts, with origin documentation handled as routine.
A route with no drama
Pacific sailings to Yokohama and Kobe — no canal exposure, no sanctions screening and no route note.
Logistics
India to Japan
Nhava Sheva → Yokohama
Main line Pacific service.
18–22 daysFCL
Chennai → Kobe
Best for southern loading.
20–24 daysFCL / LCL
Mundra → Nagoya
Weekly consolidated service.
21–25 daysFCL
Air freight from Delhi and Mumbai for samples and urgent replenishment, 3–5 days door to door. Transit times are indicative and confirmed at booking.
Working hours
We work your timezone
Japan runs three and a half hours ahead of IST and works a Monday–Friday week — our desk opens early to cover your full business day.
Mon–Fri live coverage08:30–17:30 JST
Sat–Sun (Japanese weekend)WhatsApp still monitored
WhatsApp responsewithin 4 business hours
Replies within 4 business hours
Next step
Sourcing for Japan this season?
Send the specification, target landed cost and destination port. Send your specification — we come back with manufacturer quotes on identical terms.