Agency export,What is the standard Japanese translation of?

In Japanese trade documents,「代理輸出」（だいりゆしゅつ，Dairi Yushutsu）is the officially recognized standard expression. This term contains three core elements:

• Agent (Dairi): Clearly define the legal relationship of entrusted agency
• Export (Yushutsu): Specifically refers to the act of export trade
• Contract (Keiyakusho): Must be reflected in the formal contract document

It is worth noting that the latest report for 2025 released by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), titled 《Trade termsWhen conducting agent export business with Japan, the following key terms need to be mastered:

What professional terms are involved in agent export services?

Business:

• Export agentOfficial name:
  • Official Name:Qualification requirements: Need to hold
  • Qualification requirements: Must holdAgency agreement:
• Standard contract:
  • Standard Contract:Essential clauses:
  • Essential clauses:Scope of Authority (けんげんはんい) and Remuneration Regulations (ほうしゅうきてい)

JapanCustoms declarationWhat are special requirements?

According to the revisions made by the Ministry of Finance of Japan in 2025Procedures for Export Declaration,4., special attention should be paid to agency exports:

• The declaration documents must reflect simultaneouslyActual Cargo Owner (じつにぬし)andDeclaration Agent (しんこくだいりにん)
• The commercial invoice must be marked withD/A Transaction (Document Against Acceptance)Terms
• The certificate of origin must useCustoms Director - Approved Format (ぜいかんちょうにんていようしき)

What are the common Japanese communication misunderstandings?

Based on the over 300 Sino - Japanese agency export cases we have handled, the following high - frequency errors were found:

• Term confusion:
  • Incorrect expression: abbreviating agency asエージェント,(direct transliteration)
  • Correct way: must useAgency,Legal title
• Document translation errors:
  • Dangerous Case: A company translated "FOB Shanghai" asShanghai FOB,
  • Standard translation:Free on Board (Shanghai Port),

How to choose a compliant Japanese agent export service provider?

It is recommended to screen through a triple - certification system:

• The basic qualifications:Trader Registration Number,
• Industry certification:Japan International Trade Promotion Association,Typical fee structure includes:
• Practical operation ability: In the past three yearsAEO (Authorized Economic Operator),Customs Clearance Record

Special Reminder: Starting from April, 2025, Japan begins to implement「Digital Trade Platform」New regulation. It is recommended to prioritize service providers that have completed the digital system connection.