FAQ

The Japanese market has a high awareness of environmental and safety regulations, and its quality requirements are among the highest in the world. There is strong demand for regulatory compliance products and high-performance products.

TR TRADING is a specialized trading company that discovers advanced products in the environment, safety, and regulatory fields from overseas and supports their introduction and expansion in the Japanese market. We have sales channels and supply to various industries such as automotive, construction machinery, and factories.

There are laws establishing extended producer responsibility, such as the Home Appliance Recycling Act, the Automobile Recycling Act, and the Act on the Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources. For targeted products, there may be an obligation to establish a collection and recycling system.

Certain chemical substances, agricultural chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and wireless equipment for specific uses are subject to special import permissions or prohibitions. Confirmation based on customs laws and ministerial ordinances is necessary. We can check this if you share the product specifications in advance.

Japan has the Product Liability (PL) Act, and the manufacturer may be held liable for damages caused by product defects.

There are notification and regulatory requirements based on the Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL) and the Industrial Safety and Health Act (ISHA). Products containing new chemical substances may require prior examination.

Electrical products are subject to the PSE (Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Act), gas appliances to PSG, and consumer products to the SG Mark system. There are also regulations equivalent to RoHS and REACH regarding chemical substances. The applicable laws differ depending on the product, so please consult with us individually.

Japanese customers consider the post-installation support system to be a crucial factor in their purchasing decisions. TR TRADING will act as the primary contact window and establish a local technical support system to ensure customers’ peace of mind.

In Japan, trade shows are an important starting point for business negotiations. We will support you in generating leads by exhibiting at major industry-specific trade shows (environment, safety, construction, manufacturing, etc.) and joint exhibitions at the TR TRADING booth.

We operate a hybrid channel combining direct sales, a distributor network, exhibition participation, and online platforms. We design the optimal sales channel according to product characteristics, price range, and target customers.

TR TRADING partners with domestic logistics warehouses in Japan. We propose optimal inventory solutions tailored to requirements such as high-mix low-volume handling, temperature control, and security management.

TR TRADING collaborates with reliable international forwarders to support the arrangement of air and sea freight. We have extensive experience in transporting special items such as dangerous goods and precision equipment. We can also flexibly accommodate Incoterms.

First, please share your product overview with TR TRADING (product catalog, specifications, certification status, sales record, etc.). After an initial hearing, we will propose an initial evaluation of market suitability and an introduction scenario. Please feel free to contact us.

Absolutely. TR TRADING will coordinate meetings with potential customers, administrative bodies, testing organizations, partner companies, etc., when manufacturers visit Japan. We can also arrange interpreters.

TR TRADING has a policy of avoiding competition among handled products within each category. In the case of an exclusive agency contract, it will be explicitly stated in the contract that we will not handle competing products in the same category.

Yes, business meetings and contract negotiations with TR TRADING will be handled in English. We prepare bilingual versions (English and Japanese) for contracts.