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Sports & Fitness → Japan

Requires PSE (appliances) + Japan consumption tax; food-contact items need Food Sanitation Act compliance

Lead time 3-6 weeks
Cost range ¥100,000-500,000
HS code 9506
Duty rate 0-3.8%
VAT / tax 10%

Technical standards

Reference standards for this product category — verify applicability with your testing lab before export.

Standard No.OrganizationTitleYear
ISO 20957-6:2020 ISO 固定式健身器材 第6部分:跑步机 2020
ISO 20957-8:2017 ISO 固定式健身器材 第8部分:踏步机 2017
ISO 20957-4:2016 ISO 固定式健身器材 第4部分:力量训练台 2016
ISO 20957-5:2016 ISO 固定式健身器材 第5部分:固定式健身车 2016
ISO 20957-9:2016 ISO 固定式健身器材 第9部分:椭圆训练机 2016
ISO 20957-1:2013 ISO 固定式健身器材 第1部分:通用安全要求和试验方法 2013

Required certifications

CertificationWhat it coversStatus
PSE certification Electrical appliances require DENAN (diamond/circle) Required
Food Sanitation Act Food-contact materials must comply Conditional
JIS certification JIS mark required for some products Conditional
Japan consumption tax JCT tax ID registration required Required

Testing scope

Labeling requirements

Platform requirements

Common non-compliance risks

Frequently asked

Is PSE certification required?
Required for electrical appliances. Diamond for high-risk, circle for low-risk.
How do I register for a JCT tax ID?
Apply at the Japan National Tax Agency; a Japanese agent is required.
Japanese labeling requirements?
Yes. Product name, specifications, warnings and importer information.
Food-contact material requirements?
Must comply with the Food Sanitation Act; some items require migration testing.
What does Amazon Japan require?
Requires PSE + JCT tax ID; brand authorization for some categories.

Same product, other markets

Full compliance report

Complete certification list, testing checklist and official source links — cross-verified with China-side requirements.