TOKYO -- Imports of apparel and other consumer goods by individuals have risen sharply in Japan as people increase cross-border purchases of duty-free items online. Led by a surge in shipments of small-lot cargoes for home delivery, the number of import permits issued by Japan topped 100 million in 2022, more than double the level of 2019.
Japan has lagged behind other countries in Europe and Asia in imposing taxes on consumer goods imported by individuals.
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