# JASTPRO (Japan Association for Simplification of International Trade Procedures)

*Last updated: 2026-06-25*

> JASTPRO – the Japan Association for Simplification of International Trade Procedures – exists to reduce friction in cross-border transactions by developing standards, guidelines, and training programmes for trade and customs documentation.

JASTPRO – the Japan Association for Simplification of International Trade Procedures – exists to reduce friction in cross-border transactions by developing standards, guidelines, and training programmes for trade and customs documentation. The association works closely with Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and international bodies such as UNECE. Freight forwarders, customs brokers, and exporters draw on JASTPRO's procedural recommendations to cut paperwork, accelerate electronic data exchange, and shorten clearance times. Within the global trade facilitation landscape, JASTPRO serves as Japan's national focal point for the kind of procedural harmonisation that the WCO pursues at the multilateral level.

**Source:** [https://www.meti.go.jp/policy/external_economy/tradecontrol/jastpro/index.html](https://www.meti.go.jp/policy/external_economy/tradecontrol/jastpro/index.html)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | JASTPRO (Japan Association for Simplification of International Trade Procedures) |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 99 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-25 |
| Source | https://www.meti.go.jp/policy/external_economy/tradecontrol/jastpro/index.html |

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