Japan · Regulatory
Crude oil in Japan
JurisdictionJapan
ProductCrude oil
Private tradeALLOWED
Allowed for private trade
Open commercial market with METI licence. Major importers: ENEOS, Idemitsu Kosan, Cosmo Energy, Fuji Oil, INPEX/JOGMEC. Quality to JIS standards (K 2202 / K 2204).
Compiled regulatory guidance from OilFlow Network, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the relevant national regulator before structuring a deal.
Frequently asked
- Can private companies import Crude oil into Japan?
- Yes. Open commercial market with METI licence. Major importers: ENEOS, Idemitsu Kosan, Cosmo Energy, Fuji Oil, INPEX/JOGMEC. Quality to JIS standards (K 2202 / K 2204).
- What license is typically required?
- Open commercial market with METI licence. Major importers: ENEOS, Idemitsu Kosan, Cosmo Energy, Fuji Oil, INPEX/JOGMEC. Quality to JIS standards (K 2202 / K 2204).
- Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Japan rules?
- Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into Japan is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.
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