JAPAN AFR
How to correct info in the House B/L(AHR)?
Please be guide of below matrix for sending correction in House BL (AHR) Note: For #1 changing the vessel info, it is regarded as Re-filing and therefore Function Type “Replace” is not available, so we need to submit it as Original or Additional ...
How to check status of AFR?
Go the “Declaration Message List”, the latest submission would display on the top of the list. You can check the “Status”. The status can be below after Submitted: 1. Pending Send: User has confirmed the filing, and ready for the backend to submit to ...
Non-Amendable AFR Fields
Please refer to the list below for non-amendable fields. 1. MBL 2. HBL 3. Vessel Code (Call Sign) 4. Vessel Name 5. Port of Loading Suffix or Port of Loading Code 6. Carrier Code 7. Voyage Number If the field you need to update falls under the ...
Error: Manifest Submission (DMF) Already Completed
If you receive this error, it means the Master B/L has already been filed under the DMF procedure. Once in DMF status, the filing is locked and cannot be updated. If Japan Customs finds any issues, an Advance Notice will be sent to your registered ...
How to Update Changes to Non-Amendable Fields?
Once the HBL has been submitted and accepted by Japan Customs, certain fields can no longer be amended. Please review the list of non-amendable fields. https://knowledge-base.globaletrade.services/portal/en/kb/articles/nonamendablefields NOTE: ...
How to view AFR Billing Report?
File can view the submission transaction in the billing report by month as below: Select the month of billing you wish to view. And you may click DOWNLOAD to get the copy in excel file.
How to print submitted AFR?
Japan AFR Portal provides friendly print feature for the filing. User can go to the “Declaration Message List” Search for the submitted AFR and click "PRINT". the browser would download the PDF file.
Japan Customs List of Codes
No Code Name File 1 Carrier Code (as of 2 March 2026) https://bbs.naccscenter.com/data/afr_7nac/funaka_n.xlsx 2 <For reference> Dangerous master (as of 28 December 2016) https://bbs.naccscenter.com/data/afr/danger.csv 3 Bonded Area Code ※ ...
Japan Customs AFR FAQ
Here's the Japan Customs FAQs about Advance Filing Rules on Maritime Cargo information. https://www.customs.go.jp/english/summary/advance5/04.pdf
Advance Notice of the Result of Risk Analysis (AHR)
• After the advance filing of cargo information based on the House B/L level, risk assessment results may be notified from Customs. • Unless significant risks are recognized, no advance notice will be sent.
What is Error E0035-0000-0000 - House END for relevance Master B/L?
This happens when filer submit a new house B/L with AHR=9 original after House End Checked. In this case we need to file a new House B/L by CHR=2 Additional.
How to add Vessel details not listed in the system?
To request the addition of a vessel that is not currently listed in the system, please email support@crimsonlogic.com. In your message, indicate that you would like to add new vessel details and include the following required information: Vessel ...
I am new to the Japan AFR portal; how do I start an AHR submission? Japan AFR User Guide
Here’s the user guide for your reference.
Which browsers do the this Japan AFR portal supports?
AFR supported browsers are Google Chrome, Edge Firefox.
Does Reporter ID expire?
Yes. Reporter ID will expire if ID is in no use for a certain period. Please click here("Expiration of Reporter ID") for details.
Any restriction between type of Industry and Code for House B/L?
To apply for "Code for House B/L", you need to choose type of industry as "NVOCC". In other type of industry("Carrier" or "Shipping Agent"), application field will not appear. Also, Type of Industry can't be modified after you issued the Reporter ID. ...
I already issued Reporter ID without Code for House B/L. How can I add a Code for House B/L to my Reporter ID?
To apply for "Code for House B/L", please log in to the Reporter ID issuance system with your Reporter ID and password to modify registered information. After logging in, click "Change" button at the bottom of the page and then check in the box ...
What is “code for house B/L”?
Code for house B/L is an unique code NACCS issues to identify NVOCC. For House B/L filing(AHR), this code is required to enter in the first four letters of house B/L.
Can one company obtain multiple Reporter IDs?
It’s not limited as one company with one Reporter ID. Based on each company’s operation, if multiple IDs are preferred to manage information on different area/offices, please apply for required number of ID. However, Applying for Reporter ID requires ...
I am a FF who generates the HBL and pass to my shipping agent. My shipping agent told me that I am not required to file the HBL as they will file on my behalf. What will happen if I subscribe your service and file myself, and in the meantime my shipping agent also file for me? Will there be any comp
Shipping Agent can't file on behalf of the FF. The oblidged filer would have to file their own. Double filing is not an issue. But if two different companies file, Japan Customs will investigate.
Is UN code mandatory? What should I do if I don't have a UN code
UN code will only available if Dangerous Cargo code is filled.
Why did we not receive email notification when our declaration is successful?
For AFR, only the Rejected Message is sent to the the user to be notified through email. If the declaration is successful as shown below then you will not receive any email notification.
I tried to send a change to AFR but received this error "Could not update the MBL No. and vessel information for CHRS Replace and CHR1 Cancel. Or the declaration is not existing."
Use COPY instead of UPDATE UPDATE is for changing/cancelling crucial information on the AFR. COPY is for updating less crucial data such as ports, parties and piece count.
What number to provide in the Port of Loading Suffix field
If the vessel will only be entering the original port only once, please leave this field blank. If there is a second entrance of the same port, then you will need to fill in '1' for the port of loading suffix, and should there be a third entrance, ...
I understand that there is only 1 HS code allowed for a HBL filing. How if my HBL contains multiple items and HS codes?
Filers should choose representative one. Price or quantity can be yardstick. Please be noted that in this case they should enter multiple items’ name in the Goods Description field as many as possible within 350 characters.
When a notify party is identical with a consignee, the Notify Party’s Name, Address and Telephone number to be entered in the field of Notify Party can be the same as those of the consignee?
If so, please enter consignee’s Name, Address and Telephone number in the field of Notify Party without entering “Same as consignee”.
Is it possible to file the cargo information with the name of the ship to be loaded at the original port in case the schedule of cargo transshipment is unidentified?
In case the schedule of cargo transshipment is unidentified, it is possible to file cargo information with the name of the ship to be loaded at the original port. But in case a plan of the transshipment is decided, the filer has to file the cargo ...
Is the application condition for relaxed application to the deadline of filing applied in relation between the final port in foreign country and the port of unloading the cargo in Japan?
The relaxed application to the deadline of filing is decided by the port of loading cargo in foreign country and the first port of entry in Japan.
Is the cargo information of cargo which is transshipped in Japan and brought to foreign country needed to be filed?
The cargo information of a cargo which is transshipped in Japan and brought to a foreign country is needed to be filed.
In case the filer of cargo information based on the House B/L is a NVOCC taking over cargoes collected by other Freight Forwarders, does the filer have to file cargo information known by the Freight Forwarders who do not have the direct contract with the shipping company?
The cargo information based on the House B/L, known by Freight Forwarders who do not have the direct carriage contracts with the shipping companies is not obliged to be filed until the implementation of rules is well-established.
Is it possible to file cargo information based on the House B/L through the shipping company who is the direct contractor of freight forwarding business with the NVOCC?
If the shipping company has a contract of service provider with NACCS Center, filers can send cargo information through this shipping company.
Is it possible to file cargo information through shipping agents in Japan?
When a shipping agent in Japan whose Consigner-consignee relationship with a shipping company is registered in the system (NACCS) at the relevant port of discharge, such shipping agent can send cargo information as a filer using its own ID. On the ...
Can other interested parties in Japan than persons who file the “Advance Cargo Information Registration (AMR)” or “Advance Cargo Information Registration (House B/L)(AHR)” know about the contents of advance notice as results of risk analysis conducted by Japan Customs?
An advance notice of the results of risk analysis will be sent to interested parties in Japan registered in the “Notification Forwarding Party” fields of the “Advance Cargo Information Registration (AMR)” and the “Advance Cargo Information ...
If a discrepancy information concerning the deadline of filing was sent, is an advance notice of the “SPD” automatically sent? In addition, in case a filer receives the discrepancy information, is it necessary to contact Japan Customs in advance?
After reviewing the contents of discrepancy information, Japan Customs identifies whether cargo information was filed or not by the deadline. In case that cargo information was not filed, by the deadline. Japan Customs will send an advance notice of ...
How can the system identify a discrepancy concerning the deadline of filing?
The system will compare the date and time when the AMR or the AHR has been submitted with the filed date and time of departure from a port of loading in the “Departure Time Registration (ATD)”. As a result, if the system identifies that cargo ...
By when is the “Departure Time Registration (ATD)” needed to be completed?
The “Departure Time Registration (ATD)” is needed to be completed by the completion of the “Manifest Submission (DMF)” after a foreign trading vessel departed from a port of loading. Meanwhile, if the “Departure Time Registration (ATD)” has not been ...
Is a certain notice sent after the “Advance Cargo Information Registration (AMR)” or the “Advance Cargo Information Registration (House B/L)(AHR)” was completed?
In order to notify of successful process completion, a process result message of “COMPLETION” will be sent. If filed information is not processed due to any error, a process result message with relevant error code will be sent.
Who files the “Departure Time Registration (ATD)”?
The shipmaster of a foreign trading vessel intended for entry into Japan is obliged to file the date and time of departure from a port of loading as one of the date elements to be filed in the Pre-arrival filing (the current rules). The “Departure ...
What is the reason for retaining the Pre-arrival filing (the current rules) before entry into port in Japan?
Cargo information to be filed in the Pre-departure filing (the new rules) is the scheduled information of cargo to be loaded on a vessel intended for entry into Japan. At the time of deadline of filing, some unfixed information such as quantity of ...
Does Japan Custom notify the filers of a green light for loading of cargo as a result of risk analysis?
No advance notice will be sent to the filers unless the cargo is considered as security threats. Meanwhile, the filers will be notified of the “DNL” or the “DNU” when the cargo is identified high-risk as a result of risk analysis, or the “HLD” when ...
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