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Public comment: Draft FY2026 import quota allocation for sardines, herring and mackerel

「令和8年度「いわし」「にしん」及び「さば」の輸入割当てについて(案)」に対する意見募集について

Published: 2026-07-16 · Source: e-Gov Public Comment · Stage: Public Comment Closed · Area: Other · Impact (preliminary): Medium · Comment deadline: 2026-08-15 00:00 JST · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-07-18

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AI summary

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Summary

This is a public comment solicitation on a draft (an), published 2026-07-16, concerning the import quota allocation for sardines (iwashi), herring (nishin) and mackerel (saba) for fiscal year Reiwa 8 (FY2026). The listed submission deadline is 2026-08-15 00:00, and the category is foreign exchange and trade. The contact is the Agriculture and Fisheries Office, Trade Control Department, Trade and Economic Security Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).

Business Impact

Importers or traders of these fish products may be affected if the proposed quota allocation is finalized as drafted, though the content of the draft is not described in the provided metadata. Any actual effect would depend on the final allocation terms.

Recommended Action

Review the official Japanese public comment page and the attached draft allocation document to confirm the proposal details and the submission deadline.