46 min

Episode 70: Import Compliance and Logistics in Japan with Scott Scofield from COVUE Scaling Japan Podcast

    • Entrepreneurship

Welcome to another episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast. In this episode, we are joined once again by Scott Scofield, CEO of COVUE. COVUE is well-known as a leading brand operator in Japan which provides a full-service market entry platform. Following our previous discussion in Part 1 where Scott talked about choosing the right e-commerce sites in Japan, Part 2 will delve into logistics, import compliance, and post-sales procedures. This will cover topics including Japan's import regulations, with practical examples from food and beauty care products, as well as the correct application of marketing labels and licenses.

Join us as Scott shares his expertise and discusses how COVUE has successfully navigated challenges related to import compliance.

*Please note that the notes / documents mentioned within the episode are being reworked by COVUE due to updates in regulations, further updates will be posted onhere as well as COVUE's website.

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This Episode is brought to you by Hashi Media, your agency for doing influencer marketing in Japan. They have helped major brands like Asus, Subway, and Alibaba, but they have also helped smaller companies with their social media and influencer marketing in Japan for both the foreign population and the Japanese market. Learn more at ⁠⁠hashimedia.com⁠⁠

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Links from Guest Appearance:

Linkedin | ⁠COVUE⁠

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Show Notes:

00:00 Introduction

01:38 Import Regulations in Japan

06:45 PSE and Power Electrical Safety

08:08 What was the Catalyst?

10:24 Foreign Sellers

12:58 Import Compliance in Japan

17:40 Phases of Regulations  

21:32 Tariffs

24:03 Import Compliance for Food Products

31:18 Import Compliance for Beauty Care Products

35:46 Marketing Label and License

38:14 Strategies for Ensuring Compliance

39:56 Technology and Compliance     

43:18 Solving Problems Involving Import Compliance

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Exciting News for Getting More Sales in Japan !!

We are thrilled to launch our live cohort course: "Mastering Sales Decks for the Japanese Market" hosted by Tyson Batino.

This online program is for CEOs and sales professionals eager to enhance their sales pitches and improve their chances of securing meetings with Japanese corporate decision-makers.

⁠⁠⁠https://scalingyourcompany.com/salespamphlet/⁠⁠⁠

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Send in a voice message:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scalingjapanpodcast/message⁠⁠⁠⁠


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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scalingjapanpodcast/message

Welcome to another episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast. In this episode, we are joined once again by Scott Scofield, CEO of COVUE. COVUE is well-known as a leading brand operator in Japan which provides a full-service market entry platform. Following our previous discussion in Part 1 where Scott talked about choosing the right e-commerce sites in Japan, Part 2 will delve into logistics, import compliance, and post-sales procedures. This will cover topics including Japan's import regulations, with practical examples from food and beauty care products, as well as the correct application of marketing labels and licenses.

Join us as Scott shares his expertise and discusses how COVUE has successfully navigated challenges related to import compliance.

*Please note that the notes / documents mentioned within the episode are being reworked by COVUE due to updates in regulations, further updates will be posted onhere as well as COVUE's website.

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This Episode is brought to you by Hashi Media, your agency for doing influencer marketing in Japan. They have helped major brands like Asus, Subway, and Alibaba, but they have also helped smaller companies with their social media and influencer marketing in Japan for both the foreign population and the Japanese market. Learn more at ⁠⁠hashimedia.com⁠⁠

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Links from Guest Appearance:

Linkedin | ⁠COVUE⁠

⁠---

Show Notes:

00:00 Introduction

01:38 Import Regulations in Japan

06:45 PSE and Power Electrical Safety

08:08 What was the Catalyst?

10:24 Foreign Sellers

12:58 Import Compliance in Japan

17:40 Phases of Regulations  

21:32 Tariffs

24:03 Import Compliance for Food Products

31:18 Import Compliance for Beauty Care Products

35:46 Marketing Label and License

38:14 Strategies for Ensuring Compliance

39:56 Technology and Compliance     

43:18 Solving Problems Involving Import Compliance

---

Exciting News for Getting More Sales in Japan !!

We are thrilled to launch our live cohort course: "Mastering Sales Decks for the Japanese Market" hosted by Tyson Batino.

This online program is for CEOs and sales professionals eager to enhance their sales pitches and improve their chances of securing meetings with Japanese corporate decision-makers.

⁠⁠⁠https://scalingyourcompany.com/salespamphlet/⁠⁠⁠

---

Send in a voice message:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scalingjapanpodcast/message⁠⁠⁠⁠


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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scalingjapanpodcast/message

46 min