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Pipeline Product Clearance To Begin Friday

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) have reportedly decided to allow custom-clearance of pipeline U.S. beef products beginning Friday (Oct. 27). While the agencies decided not to make an official announcement, Japanese trade is gearing up for inspections of the estimated 910 metric tons of product that arrived in Japan, but never cleared customs, before suspension of U.S. beef imports in January. As has been the case since the resumption of trade in July, 100 percent of the boxes will be inspected by importers before being inspected by MAFF and MHLW.

According to USMEF-Japan, the Government of Japan’s decision was made because there have been no violations of the U.S.-Japan agreement and export verification program since resumption. When the pipeline product successfully clears customs, USMEF-Japan adds, it could lead to a relaxation of current stringent customs-clearance procedures.

Japan

Pipeline Product Clearance To Begin Friday

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) have reportedly decided to allow custom-clearance of pipeline U.S. beef products beginning Friday (Oct. 27). While the agencies decided not to make an official announcement, Japanese trade is gearing up for inspections of the estimated 910 metric tons of product that arrived in Japan, but never cleared customs, before suspension of U.S. beef imports in January. As has been the case since the resumption of trade in July, 100 percent of the boxes will be inspected by importers before being inspected by MAFF and MHLW.

According to USMEF-Japan, the Government of Japan’s decision was made because there have been no violations of the U.S.-Japan agreement and export verification program since resumption. When the pipeline product successfully clears customs, USMEF-Japan adds, it could lead to a relaxation of current stringent customs-clearance procedures.