What are the shipping ports and transit times for importing Tianya Limestone to Japan?

Direct container shipments depart Xiamen Port (CNXMN) to Tokyo / Yokohama (4–5d), Osaka / Kobe (3–4d), Nagoya (4–5d).

What building codes and customs documents are required for Japan?

Shipments comply with JIS A 5003 (Natural Building Stone), JIS A 1454 Slip Resistance, Ultra-Strict ±0.5mm Dimensional & Visual Sorting QC and include 0% Duty under RCEP Certificate of Origin — Complete Mill Test & 3,000 m² Dry-Lay Inspection Book.

East Asia · Market Guide RW-TYMKTS-0314 · FOB Xiamen / CIF

Architectural Limestone Import & Compliance Guide: Japan

High demand for wabi-sabi bush-hammered, chiseled, and stepping-stone limestone for boutique ryokans, museum courtyards, and luxury Tokyo residences.

1. Port Logistics, Customs Tariff & Building Code Matrix (Japan)

Import & Compliance Dimension	Verified Specification for Japan
Target Market & Region	Japan (East Asia · RW-TYMKTS-0314)
Port of Loading (Origin)	Xiamen Port, China (CNXMN) — 20GP Heavy-Duty Container (26.0 – 27.5 MT Payload)
Destination Ports & Transit Time	Tokyo / Yokohama (4–5d), Osaka / Kobe (3–4d), Nagoya (4–5d)
Mandatory Building & Testing Codes	JIS A 5003 (Natural Building Stone), JIS A 1454 Slip Resistance, Ultra-Strict ±0.5mm Dimensional & Visual Sorting QC
HS Code, Tariff & Clearance Docs	0% Duty under RCEP Certificate of Origin — Complete Mill Test & 3,000 m² Dry-Lay Inspection Book
Climate & Architectural Focus	High demand for wabi-sabi bush-hammered, chiseled, and stepping-stone limestone for boutique ryokans, museum courtyards, and luxury Tokyo residences.