Japan #3923 (v.6)

Base data

Notified in
Version validity
01/10/2020 - 30/09/2024
Old version v.6
Reporting member
Japan
In force from
End date
In force
General description
Prohibition of imports of firearms; rifles; etc.
National legal basis
Customs Law (Entered into force on 1 Oct 2022);
Act Controlling Possession, etc. of Firearms and Sword (Entered into force on 15 Mar 2022))
Administrative mechanism
Ministry of Finance;
National Police Agency
Responsible entities
Ministry of Finance National Police Agency
HS version
HS 2022
Referenced WTO document symbol

Meta data

WTO justifications

XX:(a) - (a) necessary to protect public morals;

GATT 1994 (GATT 1947 provisions)

Reported as: Article XX(a) of the GATT
Non-WTO commitments
Affected partners
Non-affected partners

Measures

Reported restrictions
CP
Symbol
CP

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Firearms (pistols; etc.); ammunition (bullets) thereof; and pistol parts
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Firearms (pistols; etc.); ammunition (bullets) thereof; and pistol parts