With the expansion of cross-border e-commerce, imports of mail-order shipments have increased, and many cases of smuggling of illicit drugs and intellectual property infringing goods have been uncovered. In response to such circumstances, the Japanese Customs has amended the system to continue to ensure smooth imports, to ensure the effectiveness of border control, and to achieve appropriate taxation. Most recently, as of October 1, 2023, “the address and name of the person who intends to…