490700Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value; stamp-impressed paper; banknotes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title
郵便切手、収入印紙その他これらに類する物品（発行国（額面で流通する国を含む。）で通用するもので使用してないものに限る。）、これらを紙に印刷した物品、紙幣、銀行券及び小切手帳並びに株券、債券その他これらに類する有価証券
HS code 490700 is a Subheading (6-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value; stamp-impressed paper; banknotes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title”.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 490700 (Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value; stamp-impressed paper; banknotes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title) totaled ¥49M (YoY -69.5%), with a volume of 170,147 KG at about ¥290/KG. The top import sources are People's Republic of China (56.6%), France (15.1%), Netherlands (13.5%). Exports totaled ¥12M (YoY +246.9%), with a volume of 61 KG at about ¥204,885/KG. The top export destinations are People's Republic of China (33.6%), Taiwan (33.6%), United Kingdom (16.3%).
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People's Republic of China | ¥102M | 33.6% | 58 KG | ¥1,758,879/KG |
| 2 | Taiwan | ¥102M | 33.6% | 48 KG | ¥2,124,396/KG |
| 3 | United Kingdom | ¥50M | 16.3% | 2 KG | ¥24,815,000/KG |
| 4 | United States of America | ¥12M | 4.1% | 19 KG | ¥650,105/KG |
| 5 | Malaysia | ¥9M | 2.9% | — | — |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People's Republic of China | ¥518M | 56.6% | 1,958,479 KG | ¥265/KG |
| 2 | France | ¥138M | 15.1% | 28,506 KG | ¥4,834/KG |
| 3 | Netherlands | ¥124M | 13.5% | 415 KG | ¥298,867/KG |
| 4 | United States of America | ¥98M | 10.7% | 170 KG | ¥577,359/KG |
| 5 | Hong Kong | ¥13M | 1.4% | — | — |
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