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Japan bans untraced gold exports to stop tax evasion
Japan will ban untraced gold exports to curb tax evasion.
In brief
Japan will ban untraced gold exports to curb tax evasion. Japan's Finance Ministry plans to prohibit untraced gold exports to prevent tax evasion. Originally reported by Nikkei Asia.
Japan's Finance Ministry
Japan's Finance Ministry plans to strengthen customs authorities to curb gold smuggling.
2025 Gold Trade Figures
Recognized gold imports to Japan totaled 10 tons in 2025, while exports reached 228 tons.
Tax Evasion Concerns
The move aims to prevent the export of untraced gold that can be used to evade taxes.
What to remember
Japan's Finance Ministry plans to prohibit untraced gold exports to prevent tax evasion.
