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What Is Japan's Export Trade Control Order? A One-Page Map of Appended Tables 1 and 2

Japan's Export Trade Control Order mapped as of October 2026, from its place under FEFTA Article 48 to what each of its 12 appended tables does and the latest amendments and penalties.

2026-07-19Ryuta Hamamoto

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[FY2024 Data] 52% of Foreign Exchange Act Violations Trace Back to Classification Errors - METI Statistics on the 5 Most Common Export Compliance Failures

[FY2024 Data] 52% of Foreign Exchange Act Violations Trace Back to Classification Errors - METI Statistics on the 5 Most Common Export Compliance Failures.

2026-05-20Ryuta Hamamoto

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It Is Not Just About Exports. The Reality of Japan's Import Trade Management That Every Procurement Professional Should Know

I usually write about our AI services, but today I want to take a slightly different direction. The theme is "Japan's import trade management.

2026-03-07Ryuta Hamamoto

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What Is the EAR Affiliate Rule? How Far to Check Your Counterparties' Owners

The EAR Affiliate Rule (BIS 50% Rule) extends Entity List controls to companies owned 50% or more by listed parties. It is suspended; the Federal Register stay ends November 9, 2026, and the US and China have announced an extension to January 10, 2027. Why it reaches Japanese companies and how far to check ownership.

2026-02-17Ryuta Hamamoto

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Could Your Design Drawings Be Part of a Weapon? The Hidden Risks in Export Classification and Technical Documents

Explaining how technical parameters in design drawings — precision, heat resistance, airtightness — can unintentionally create military diversion risk.

2026-02-17Ryuta Hamamoto

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CISTEC Item-Specific Comparison Table: How to Fill It In, With Sample Entries (October 2026)

What Japan's CISTEC item-specific comparison table is, how to fill it in, the bracket and symbol rules, a worked FPGA example, the current edition and price, and why no official English version exists.

2026-02-17Ryuta Hamamoto

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Japan Export Classification (Gaihi Hantei): The 5 Steps and What Is Current in October 2026

Gaihi hantei is Japan's export classification check. METI's five steps, the law and tool editions current as of October 2026, and what to ask a Japanese supplier for.

2026-02-17Ryuta Hamamoto

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METI Security Trade Control Guidance Forms (Appendix 4): Pitfalls and Process Flow

METI Security Trade Control Guidance Forms (Appendix 4): Pitfalls and Process Flow. A practical TIMEWELL guide with clear context and actionable points.

2026-02-17Ryuta Hamamoto

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Top 20 FAQs on Export Control Basics — Export Classification, Controlled Items, and Penalties Explained Clearly

Top 20 FAQs on Export Control Basics — Export Classification, Controlled Items, and Penalties Explained Clearly.

2026-02-12Ryuta Hamamoto

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10 Steps to Build an Export Control Framework from Scratch — A Practical Guide for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

A 10-step guide for small and medium-sized enterprises building an export control framework from scratch.

2026-02-12Ryuta Hamamoto

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Preparing for METI On-Site Inspections — A 30-Item Export Control Audit Checklist

A 30-item preparation checklist and document list for companies facing METI compliance inspections under FEFTA Article 68.

2026-02-12Ryuta Hamamoto

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5 Steps to Streamline Export Classification — A Practical Guide to Moving Beyond Manual Work

"A single classification takes half a day or more. " "The ordinance text is so hard to read that I re-research it every time.

2026-02-12Ryuta Hamamoto