Prohibited & Restricted Items Policy

Scope This policy applies to all Buyer Requests, Product listings, Company profiles, Trade Moments, messages, and any other content submitted through Tradexo — regardless of whether Japan is involved in the transaction, and regardless of the nationality or location of the users. Users are solely responsible for verifying compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, export controls, sanctions, customs requirements, and licenses in every jurisdiction relevant to their transaction. Tradexo's non-removal of a listing does not constitute legal approval of the transaction.

A — Strictly Prohibited No exception, approval, or waiver available. Tradexo may remove content and suspend or terminate accounts immediately.

A1 Weapons, Munitions, and Military Equipment ▼

Firearms, handguns, rifles, shotguns, and all component parts (barrels, frames, receivers, triggers, suppressors, magazines)
Ammunition, cartridges, and propellants
Explosives, detonators, incendiary devices, and destructive pyrotechnics
Missiles, rockets, torpedoes, and guided weapons systems
Military vehicles, armored equipment, and combat systems
Goods designed, modified, or described for military, paramilitary, terrorist, or coercive use
Anti-personnel devices and suppression equipment not meeting civilian standards

A2 Controlled Substances and Illicit Drugs ▼

Narcotics, opioids, stimulants, hallucinogens, and any scheduled substance under the law of any relevant jurisdiction
Cannabis, THC, and cannabis-derived products (including CBD where not affirmatively legal in all relevant jurisdictions)
Precursor chemicals for controlled substance manufacture
Research chemicals, designer drugs, and novel psychoactive substances (NPS)
Drug paraphernalia marketed primarily for controlled substance use

A3 Prescription Pharmaceuticals, Unapproved Medicines, and Counterfeit Medical Products ▼

Prescription-only medicines and controlled pharmaceutical substances
Medicines not approved by the relevant regulatory authority in the destination country
Counterfeit, adulterated, or misbranded pharmaceuticals
Anabolic steroids, human growth hormone, and prescription performance-enhancing substances
Vaccines, blood products, plasma-derived products, and biologics
Products making unapproved disease-treatment or prevention claims

A4 Counterfeit Goods and Intellectual Property Violations ▼

Counterfeit goods bearing unauthorized trademarks, brand names, logos, or trade dress
Pirated software, media, and content
Goods infringing patents, registered designs, or copyrights
Unauthorized reproductions of character goods, licensed merchandise, or branded products
Bulk resale of genuine goods where authorized distribution rights cannot be demonstrated

Sellers of genuine branded or licensed goods must be prepared to provide authorization documentation upon request. See also category B9 (Second-Hand Branded and Licensed Goods).

A5 CITES-Listed Wildlife and Protected Natural Materials ▼

Live animals listed under CITES Appendix I or II, or protected under applicable national law
Ivory (elephant, mammoth, walrus, and other species), rhinoceros horn, tiger bone, and bear bile
Tortoiseshell, shahtoosh, and materials from protected species
Coral (live or processed) subject to trade restrictions
Timber from CITES-listed species (including rosewood, ebony) or species protected under national law
Seeds, plants, and botanical material subject to CITES restrictions or national protection orders
Derived products (leather, fur, feathers, oils) where the source species is protected

A6 Human Remains and Biological Material ▼

Human organs, tissues, cells, and bodily fluids
Blood products and plasma outside licensed medical channels
Gametes (sperm, eggs, embryos) outside regulated assisted reproduction frameworks
Human remains, including bones, hair, and cremated ashes, offered as commercial commodities

A7 Child Exploitation and Sexual Services ▼

Any material depicting the sexual abuse or exploitation of minors
Goods or services facilitating sex trafficking, forced labor, or human trafficking
Voyeuristic or non-consensual intimate imagery
Covert surveillance devices marketed for intimate contexts

A8 Personal Data, Credentials, and Cybercrime Tools ▼

Databases or lists of personal information obtained without subject consent
Payment card data, bank account credentials, and financial account information
Social media, gaming, or platform accounts offered for sale or transfer
Login credentials, authentication tokens, and access keys
Malware, ransomware, spyware, adware, and malicious software
Hacking tools, exploit kits, phishing infrastructure, and credential-harvesting tools
Bot services for manipulating reviews, followers, or engagement metrics

A9 Counterfeit Currency and Fraudulent Documents ▼

Counterfeit banknotes, coins, and negotiable instruments
Forged identity documents, passports, visas, and licenses
Fraudulent invoices, certificates of origin, inspection certificates, and compliance documents
Services facilitating invoice fraud, advance-fee fraud, or impersonation

A10 Sanctioned Persons, Entities, and Jurisdictions ▼

Any transaction involving a person, entity, vessel, or aircraft on UN, US (OFAC), EU, UK, or Japanese sanctions lists
Any transaction where goods originate from, are destined for, or transit through a comprehensively embargoed jurisdiction
Any attempt to evade sanctions through intermediaries, front companies, transshipment, altered documentation, or misrepresentation of origin or end-use
Any transaction where the end-user, beneficial owner, or controlling party is a sanctioned person or entity

A11 Export Control Violations and WMD-Related End-Use ▼

Export-controlled goods transacted without the required export license
Goods where the end-use involves weapons of mass destruction (nuclear, chemical, biological, or radiological), ballistic missiles, or military applications in embargoed countries
Any communication suggesting customs evasion, underdeclaration, or disguise of goods (e.g., "no invoice," "declare as gift," "split shipment," "avoid customs")

This applies to all transactions regardless of whether Japan is the originating country. Export control obligations exist in multiple jurisdictions and may apply even where Japan is not involved.

A12 Illegal Financial Schemes and Money Laundering ▼

Unlicensed money services, currency exchange, and payment intermediation
Investment fraud, pyramid schemes, and multi-level marketing structured as securities
Structured transactions in prepaid cards, gift cards, or stored-value instruments where money laundering risk is apparent
Cryptocurrency offered for bulk exchange outside licensed exchange frameworks
Any transaction involving the concealment, transfer, or layering of proceeds of crime

B — Restricted Permitted only with full regulatory compliance. Tradexo does not pre-approve listings. Users bear sole responsibility for compliance in all relevant jurisdictions.

Important: Tradexo's decision not to remove a Restricted category listing does not constitute approval, verification, or endorsement of its legality. Tradexo reserves the right to withhold, restrict, or remove any Restricted category listing at its sole discretion and without prior notice.

Category	Key Disclosure Requirements
B1 — Food and Agricultural Products incl. processed foods, health foods, fresh produce, meat, fish, dairy, seeds	Import permits; phytosanitary or veterinary certificates; labeling and allergen compliance; shelf life and cold chain capability; country-of-origin documentation
B2 — Alcoholic Beverages	Destination import license; age-verification compliance; applicable labeling requirements; excise and customs documentation
B3 — Cosmetics and Personal Care Products incl. skincare, haircare, color cosmetics, fragrances	Ingredient compliance with destination regulations (EU Cosmetics Regulation, China NMPA, Japan MHLW, etc.); prohibited substance compliance; registration documentation
B4 — Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods incl. vitamins, minerals, herbal extracts, protein supplements	Regulatory classification in destination market; ingredient compliance; prohibited substance documentation; substantiation for any health claims
B5 — Medical Devices and Aesthetic Equipment incl. diagnostic equipment, lasers, dental materials, contact lenses, IVD kits	Device classification and registration in destination market; conformity marking (CE, FDA 510(k)/PMA, PMDA shounin, etc.); intended use description
B6 — Chemicals, Hazardous Materials, and Dangerous Goods incl. solvents, agrochemicals, poisons, flammables, compressed gases	IATA/IMDG/ADR dangerous goods classification; Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS); transport and import permits; chemical registration compliance (EU REACH, China REACH, etc.)
B7 — Batteries and Energy Storage Devices incl. lithium-ion, lithium polymer, lithium metal cells and products containing them	UN 38.3 test certification; transport classification (UN 3480/3481/3090/3091); watt-hour rating disclosure; destination-market import and disposal regulation compliance
B8 — Drones, Surveillance Equipment, and Advanced Electronics incl. UAVs, thermal imaging, RF devices	Civilian certification and registration in destination market; frequency compliance; export control classification (military-use items fall under A11)
B9 — Dual-Use Goods and Advanced Machinery incl. semiconductors, CNC tools, lasers, sensors, encryption tech, carbon fiber	Export control classification number (ECCN or equivalent); applicable export license or license exception; end-user and end-use declaration (WMD or military end-use falls under A11)
B10 — Second-Hand Branded Goods and Licensed Character Merchandise	Authenticity documentation; purchase documentation or provenance; license agreement or authorization letter from rights holder for licensed/character goods (suspected counterfeits fall under A4)
B11 — Animals, Plants, Timber, and Derived Products non-CITES live animals, cut flowers, timber, leather goods, animal by-products	CITES permit where applicable; health certificate; phytosanitary certificate; country-of-origin documentation; destination-market import restrictions compliance (CITES-listed species fall under A5)
B12 — Precious Metals, Gemstones, and High-Value Fungible Goods	Country of origin; conflict-mineral compliance (e.g., Kimberley Process for diamonds); applicable import and export permits; anti-money-laundering documentation

Tradexo's Rights

Content Removal Tradexo may remove, withhold, or restrict any content believed to violate this policy, without prior notice.

Account Action Tradexo may suspend or terminate any user account for violations of this policy.

Authority Cooperation Tradexo may report suspected violations to law enforcement, regulatory, customs, and financial intelligence authorities.

Policy Updates Tradexo may update this policy at any time. Changes take effect upon publication. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance.

User Responsibility

By submitting any content on Tradexo, users represent and warrant that:

The content does not involve any Strictly Prohibited item or transaction (Section A).
Where content involves a Restricted category (Section B), the user holds all required licenses, permits, and authorizations, and the transaction complies with all applicable laws in every relevant jurisdiction.
No sanctioned person, entity, or jurisdiction is involved in the transaction.
All documentation, certifications, and representations made in connection with the content are accurate and complete.
The user has independently verified all applicable legal requirements and has not relied on Tradexo for legal advice.

Limitation of Liability

Tradexo is a business-to-business matching platform. Tradexo is not a party to any transaction between users and does not control, inspect, verify, or take custody of any goods. Tradexo shall not be liable for any loss, damage, regulatory penalty, customs seizure, or other consequence arising from a user's failure to comply with this policy or with applicable law in any jurisdiction.