The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
and
the Government of Japan,
hereinafter referred to as the Contracting Parties,
Considering that offenses against customs laws are prejudicial to the economic, fiscal,
social, public health, cultural and commercial interests and the public security of
their respective countries,
Considering the importance of assuring the accurate assessment of customs duties and
other taxes collected at importation or exportation,
Considering that illegal cross-border trafficking in weapons, explosives and chemical,
biological and nuclear substances as well as in narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances
and precursors constitutes a danger to society,
Recognizing the need for international cooperation in matters related to the administration
and enforcement of the customs laws of their respective countries,
Convinced that actions against customs offenses can be made more effective by cooperation
between their Customs Administrations,
Having regard to the international agreements containing prohibitions, restrictions
and special measures of control in respect of specific goods, and
Having regard to the recommendation regarding Mutual Administrative Assistance of
December 5, 1953 and the resolution regarding the Framework of Standards to Secure
and Facilitate Global Trade of June 2006, both adopted by the Customs Co-operation
Council,