Container port — the import process for Japanese products

How We Work

From Factory in Japan to Shelf in America

Six steps through which JIAHE takes Japanese products all the way into the U.S. market.

  1. 01

    Product evaluation

    We review your brand and products, assessing U.S. demand, price positioning and target channels.

  2. 02

    Distribution agreement

    We agree on the model — exclusive master distribution, regional agency or wholesale purchasing — and supply terms.

  3. 03

    Import & compliance

    We help prepare English labeling and import documentation; licensed customs brokers handle clearance.

  4. 04

    Warehousing & supermarket placement

    Goods are warehoused and delivered wholesale to East Coast supermarket partners, with ongoing replenishment.

  5. 05

    Influencer launch

    We match the right creators to produce reviews and recommendations that drive sell-through.

  6. 06

    Feedback & expansion

    We share sales and market feedback regularly and plan new items and categories together.

Import compliance

Compliance, confirmed up front

Each category has its own U.S. requirements. JIAHE reviews them with the maker before signing, so problems aren't discovered at the port.

Food & beverages

Imported food must meet U.S. FDA requirements, including facility registration, prior notice and English nutrition labeling — we confirm each item with the maker.

Cosmetics & personal care

Cosmetics must meet U.S. cosmetics regulations, including MoCRA facility registration and product listing, plus English ingredient labeling.

Household & kitchen

Some items fall under consumer-product safety or food-contact rules; we confirm these before import.

Handshake over a contract — confirming distribution terms with a Japanese maker
Aerial view of a container port — Japanese goods shipped to the United States

Put your Japanese products in American shopping carts

Whether you are a Japanese manufacturer seeking a U.S. master distributor or a supermarket buyer sourcing Japanese goods, our team will respond within one business day.