JAPAN AFR
How soon does Japan Customs notify the filers of risk analysis results?
In principle, Japan Customs will notify the filers of risk analysis results within 24 hours after the cargo information is filed. Therefore, when the filing is made 24 hours before loading of cargo, shipping companies can receive an advance notice ...
If transshipment is suddenly conducted after cargo information was filed, is it necessary for the previously filed cargo information to be deleted?
Without deleting the previously filed the cargo information, cargo information is needed to be filed again through the AMR or the AHR by the deadline of filing at a port of transshipment.
Is the description of “to order” accepted in the “Consignee” field?
If the concrete name, address and telephone number are appropriately filled in the fields relevant to the “Notify Party”, the description of “to order” is accepted in the “Consignee” field. In this case, a filer needs to enter the Country Code same ...
What is the difference between the “Port of Origin” and the “Port of Loading”?
When transshipment is scheduled, the port where cargo is firstly shipped for Japan becomes the“PortofOrigin”, while the port where the cargo is transshipped from onevessel to another which is intended for entry into Japan becomes the “PortofLoading.
In the case of co-load, whose House B/L must be filed, and who is responsible to file AFR?
Consider this scenario: There are three NVOCCs (NVOCC A, NVOCC B, NVOCC C) who have all registered with NACCS/Japan and obtained Reporter IDs/Passwords. NVOCC A makes the booking with the ocean carrier for a container, and NVOCC B and C will co-load ...
When is the deadline for transshipped cargo at a port outside Japan?
The rules require the filers to file cargo information at least 24 hours before departure of a port of loading on a foreign trading vessel intended for entry into Japan. For instance, if a cargo from Europe is transshipped at a port in Singapore, ...
What is the reason for adopting relaxed application to the deadline of filing?
Given the current circumstances in logistics, in response to strong demands for creating relaxed application by public comments, etc., Japan Customs decided to adopt relaxed application to the deadline of filing concerning some shipping routes within ...
Is only maritime container cargo carried by a container vessel required to be filed?
Regardless of the type of vessel, any maritime container cargo to be loaded on a foreign trading vessel intended for entry into a port in Japan will be required to be filed. Therefore, maritime container cargoes carried by other vessels than a ...
What kind of cargo is required to be filed AFR?
Any maritime container cargo to be loaded on a foreign trading vessel intended for entry into a port in Japan will be required to be filed. However, empty containers and cargoes loaded on platform containers which don’t fall under the exemptions. ...
Where can I enter the consignee code if the consignee is the Notify Party and wish to receive status of the transaction?
The code should be entered in the Notify Party Code under Notify Party in the Parties section.
When do I enter Temporary Landing information?
Temporary Landing information is required if the cargo is: - Transhipping to other outbound vessel (aircraft) (involving transportation) - Transhipping to other outbound vessel (aircraft) (involving no transportation) - Shifting cargo within the same ...
What is Error A0008 – reporter ID password error?
Error A0008-0000-0000 - The length of the message is incorrect. a) The system is having bugs when user key in “enter” in the text box in item good description, marks and numbers, and addresses fields. Please remove the extra line in text box and ...
What is Error A0005 – reporter ID not exist?
Error A0005 – reporter ID not exist a) Some users can login NACCS website with their reporter ID but get A0005 saying their reporter ID not valid b) This is because their ID not yet activated. An email will be sent to customer saying your reporter ID ...
What is Error code E6111 ?
1. Error code E6111 – User resubmit filing with same info (MBL/HBL/Vessel Name) that has already approved from NACCS. a.) Please proceed with amendment (click UPDATE) if they want to update any information b) For amendment message type is CHR. ...
How do I edit my transaction if it is accepted?
Please use 'update' to create an amended CHR record, enter the corrected data and resubmit if you encounter rejection or error.
How do I edit my transaction if it is rejected with error?
Please use 'copy' to create a new AHR record, enter the corrected data and resubmit if you encounter rejection or error. A rejected transaction means that it has never reached NACCS and it must be sent again as an AHR.
How do I know if my transaction is accepted?
In the response of your transaction, the Result Code will show 00000-0000-0000 with a description "Transaction has completed properly."
What is the response time from NACCS?
NACCS response time is less than 1 second and Japan Customs return responses 24/7. Although the legal AFR requirement is 24 hours before vessel departure, Japan Customs recommend filing 24 hours before cargo loading.
Can I do an amendment after my filing has been approved? What if the cargo has departed from the port on its way to Japan?
Yes, an amendment is allowed with a CMR/CHR submission before the ATD is submitted. After the ATD, an amendment is only allowed if you receive an advance notice from Japan Customs.
If the NVOCC receives an advance notice "DNL/HLD/DNU", will the carrier get the same notice simultaneously?
Carrier will receive the advance notice the NVOCC receives as reference from NACCS.
Who is obliged to file AFR?
There are many parties involved in a shipment. In some situation HBL number and consignee changes but cargo information remain same. Who is obliged to file AFR? Scenario: NVOCC receives instruction from a customer to ship a cargo to Japan. NVOCC then ...
What is DNC?
DNC is the Application for Cargo Discharge Permission. When to file? Before cargo discharge（after SPD notification) Outline Application for cargo discharge permission Unit of filing For each Ocean (Master) B/L Who is obliged to file? Carrier and ...
What is MFI?
MFI is Manifest Information Registration（Blanket Registration). When to file? After AMR procedure and before DMF procedure Outline Register manifest information in single process (for each carrier) for all the cargo information registered in the AMR ...
What are the data elements required for AHR House Bill of Lading on Cargo Infomation in Japan AFR?
Consignor name, address, telephone number, postal code Consignee name, address, telephone number, postal code Notify Party name, address, telephone number, postal code Description of goods Harmonized System Code (6-digit ) Number of Packages Total ...
What are the data elements required for AMR Ocean(Master) Bill of Lading on Cargo Infomation in Japan AFR?
Consignor name, address, telephone number, postal code Consignee name, address, telephone number, postal code Notify Party name, address, telephone number, postal code Description of goods Harmonized System Code (6-digit ) Number of Packages Total ...
What is the penalty if AFR is not filed?
Any person who does not submit cargo information until the deadline will be liable to imprisonment with labor for up to a maximum period of one year or a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand yen.
What is the Enforcement Date for Japan AFR?
The rules are scheduled to enter into force in March 2014. Japan Customs will start receiving cargo information on March 1, 2014 at 12 a.m. in Japan Time (Greenwich Mean Time : February 28, 2014 at 3 p.m.). Filers are obliged to file cargo ...
What are the types of Discrepancy Notices issue by NACCS in Japan AFR?
NACCS determines whether a filing is overdue, etc. and sends information on the discrepancy to the filers. (a) Discrepancy information when the system finds a filing is overdue (b) Discrepancy information when the system finds cargo information ...
What is ATD?
After a vessel loads a cargo whose AMR or AHR was filed and leaves the port, Shipping Companies must file the date and time of departure from the port of loading through the Departure Time Registration (ATD). The date and time of departure from the ...
What is AHR and CHR?
Filing of cargo information by NVOCC must be registered according to each unit of House B/L cargo information through the Advance Cargo Information Registration (House B/L) (AHR). The necessary corrections to House B/L cargo information successfully ...
What is AMR?
AMR is Advance Cargo Information Registration of Ocean (Master) B/Lʼs no later than 24 hours prior to cargo loading. Filing of cargo information by Shipping Companies/Carriers must be registered according to each unit of Ocean (Master) B/L through ...
What is a Reporter ID and how to obtain?
Those who file the cargo information under the Advance Filing Rules on Maritime Container Cargo Information via service providers must obtain a Reporter ID from the Reporter ID Issuance System provided by NACCS Center beforehand. Detailed ...
What are the Advance Notices (Risk Assessment Notices) that Japan Customs issues?
Japan Customs gives the following advance notices in principle within 24 hours after receiving cargo information when necessary measures (e.g. suspending the discharge of cargo in Japan) should be taken if the cargo is identified as high risk from a ...
How to deal with the case if cargo information cannot be filed by the deadline because of a system outage?
The filers need to contact the previously designated contact point of Japan Customs. In case that Japan Customs recognizes the difficulties in electronically filing cargo information through NACCS because of electronic or communication problems, etc, ...
How is AFR transmitted to Japan Customs?
The Advance Filing Rules on Maritime Container Cargo Information oblige the filers to electronically file cargo information through the Nippon Automated Cargo and Port Consolidated System (NACCS). The Nippon Automated Cargo and Port Consolidated ...
What is the filing deadline for Japan AFR?
In principle, 24 hours before departure from a port in a foreign country/territory * *For the time being until the implementation of the rules is well-established, the deadline will be relaxed to by no later than before departure of the vessels from ...
What is exempted from Japan AFR?
Non-containerized cargoes, empty containers, cargoes loaded on platform containers and transit cargoes will be excluded for the time being from the application of the Advance Filing Rules on Maritime Container Cargo Information. Break bulk cargos and ...