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Japan customs seizures hit record 19,568 shipments in first half of 2026

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  • Japanese customs seized 19,568 import shipments for intellectual-property infringements in January-June 2026.
  • Seizures rose 12.6% year-on-year, reaching a record high, Ministry of Finance figures showed.
  • China accounted for 81.9% nationwide, while seals and stickers led categories with 4,279 cases.
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