About Customs Duties and Import Taxes
๐จ Disclaimer
The following information is intended as a general guide and may change without notice due to changes in local laws, customs policies, exchange rates, or import regulations. Please consult your local customs authority for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding duties and taxes.
Customs Duties and Import Taxes
๐ฆ General Information
* All orders are shipped directly from Japan.
* For orders shipped to the United States, all import duties and taxes are collected in advance at checkout. See the United States section below.
* For all other destinations, product prices and shipping fees do not include import duties, VAT, GST, or any other local taxes.
* For these destinations, taxes and duties are determined by your country's customs authority and are typically collected by the shipping carrier (FedEx, DHL, or UPS) prior to or at the time of delivery.
* If you fail to pay the required duties or taxes, the shipment may be returned to us or discarded by customs.
ย In such cases, your order will be treated as canceled. We will issue a refund after deducting the cancellation fee, any duties actually incurred, and return shipping costs. Thank you for your understanding.
ย (This does not apply to U.S. orders, as all duties and taxes are prepaid at checkout.)
๐บ๐ธ United States โ All Duties & Taxes Prepaid (DDP)
* Orders shipped to the United States are sent DDP (Delivery Duties Paid).
* A U.S. import tariff of approximately 15% applies to most products from Japan. This amount is calculated automatically and charged at checkout as a separate "Duties & Taxes" line.
* Nothing further is due on delivery. The carrier (FedEx, DHL, or UPS) will not invoice you for duties, taxes, or customs brokerage fees, and your parcel will be delivered fully cleared.
* The tariff is generally applied to the item value and does not include shipping or insurance fees.
* Please note that the U.S. duty-free de minimis exemption for low-value shipments no longer applies, so duties are assessed regardless of order value.
* The amount shown at checkout is our best estimate based on current U.S. tariff schedules. In the rare event that U.S. Customs assesses a different amount, we absorb the difference โ you will never be asked to pay more.
๐ Region-Specific Guidelines (Estimates)
The following charges are payable by the recipient on delivery and are not collected at checkout.
* European Union (EU)
ย VAT and import duties may total 20โ30% of the item value, depending on the destination country.
* United Kingdom (UK)
ย VAT of approximately 20% applies to most imports.
ย Orders exceeding ยฃ135 may also be subject to customs duties.
* Canada
ย Goods imported into Canada may be subject to 5โ15% GST/HST, depending on the province.
ย Additional customs duties may apply depending on the product type.
* Australia
ย Orders over AUD 1,000 may incur 10% GST and additional import duties.
* New Zealand
ย Orders over NZD 1,000 may be subject to 15% GST and customs duties.
* Singapore
ย Imports are subject to 9% GST, which is typically collected during customs clearance.
* Other Countries
ย Import tax and customs duty policies vary by country. Please check with your local customs authority before placing your order.
