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What Is the "Akiraka Guideline"? Japan's 20-Point Test for the Objective Condition of Catch-All Controls, Explained [Updated for the October 2025 Reform]
A beginner-friendly guide to Japan's "Akiraka Guideline," the 20-point checklist exporters use to judge the objective condition of catch-all controls.
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