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Case Study: LIB Battery Import

Lithium-ion batteries (LiB batteries) are now used in many fields,
and production is concentrated heavily in China, so we receive many requests every day to arrange imports from China.
However, unlike ordinary cargo, lithium-ion batteries require a great deal of documentation and procedures.

If you sign a contract and proceed with import/export without the right expertise,
it can generate far more hassle and cost than expected,
and in some cases companies are forced to abandon the import altogether.

Importing Without the Right Expertise

Importing without the right expertise: On the China side, the required import/export documents don't come together, there is uncertainty over whether communication is getting across, and documents can't be read because they're in Chinese. Cargo cannot be transported, and on the Japan side, carriers cannot accept dangerous-goods cargo, taking far more time and cost than expected. Shipments are held up at Chinese customs, and additional documents are requested at Japanese customs.

Importing With Western Japan Trading's Support

Western Japan Trading draws on extensive experience, language skills, and local bases to support smooth import/export that goes exactly as planned.

Importing with Western Japan Trading's support: Western Japan Trading (China) handles communication in Chinese and explains the cargo details to Chinese customs; Western Japan Trading (Japan) explains the cargo details and handles import customs clearance with Japanese customs. On the China side, we handle communication in Chinese, receive the required documents, and manage the schedule before arranging dangerous-goods warehousing; on the Japan side, we arrange dangerous-goods warehousing and handle interpretation and translation. Both bases coordinate information and arrange dangerous-goods transport.

To avoid problems when importing batteries, it's important to maintain clear communication with the manufacturer and related parties from the prototype stage.

We can support smooth and safe imports into Japan through our communication with Chinese manufacturers in Chinese.

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