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Trade with Japan
How you import from and export to Japan.
The UK signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with Japan on 23 October 2020. This Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement ( CEPA) maintains the benefits of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement ( EPA) with enhancements in areas of mutual interest.
This guidance provides information on the key terms of trade for UK businesses trading under the CEPA.