Q : We want export agency services. What shall we do？
A : Please let us know the products, their use, consignees, and export conditions. We may have to contact the consignees if necessary. We will suggest the best transport plan among shipping service, air service, courier service (overseas home delivery service)
Q : How should we pack the exporting products？
A : You can use durable cardboard boxes or must use a drum can. It depends on the regulations of the products and countries.
For example, wooden boxes are regulated in more than 80 countries in the world and may require fumigation.
Although it is not a matter of regulations, products are handled roughly in some countries. So, we suggest pallet loading.
Q : Does Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which I often see in the news, affect the export business？
A : Of course, it affects the export business. For example, if your products are more expensive than the products of a competitive country, the tariff could be cheaper due to FTA, and the consignee may pay less in the end. If we negotiate with the condition of issuing a certificate of origin, we may have advantages when selling the products.
Only for the countries concluding FTA.
Q : We want to export our agricultural products. What should we do？
A : First of all, we have to check where the products were produced, whether the products are not prohibited imports, and whether a certificate is necessary.
Even in Japan, products may be handled differently depending on production areas. Also, even if you export a product to a country, it does not mean you can export the product to another country.
The countries of business partners may suddenly implement the measures of prohibiting import because of the social conditions. Thus, we have to always obtain the latest information.
Q : What risks are involved in the export business？
A : There are five major risks in the export business.
1. Exchange risk, 2. Collection risk, 3. Credit risk, 4. Transport risk, and 5. Country risk
Also, each country has its own business custom. If you entrust your business to us, we will take all the risks.
