International Customs Duties, Import Taxes and Shipping

For International Customers

Customs duties, import taxes or clearance fees may be charged separately from the item price and shipping.

This page is a general guide. Requirements vary by destination. Please contact local customs or the carrier before purchase if you have concerns.

Customs Duties and Import Taxes

⚠️ Customs duties, import taxes and clearance fees are not included in the item price or shipping fee and are the buyer’s responsibility.

 

⚠️ In most cases, the carrier sends an SMS or email for online payment before delivery to your destination.

 

Worldwide Customs and Import Requirements

⚠️ Important:

・Required documents, ID and import procedures vary by destination.

・Please check with the destination customs authority or carrier before purchase if needed.

If the Carrier Requests ID or Documents

Please check that the consignee name and delivery details are correct.

⚠️ If the carrier requests ID or documents, please contact the carrier promptly and submit them directly by the method provided.

 

If a package is returned to Japan for customer-related reasons, return and reshipping costs are the customer’s responsibility.

What We Cannot Do

  • Declare a lower value
  • Declare a purchased item as a Gift

As a registered tax-paying business in Japan, we cannot accommodate either request.

How We Help Reduce Customs Costs

  • Declare as Personal Use Only
  • Declare as Used Pre-owned Clothes
  • Use HS Code 6309.00.0000
  • Pack as compactly as possibleLarger packages may take longer in customs

DHL and EMS

DHL: JPY 7,900 (flat rate)

EMS: JPY 15,900 (available on request)
・Longer delivery time
・Credit-card payment for duties may not be available
・Many customers report the same tax amount with EMS and DHL

*Please email us if you prefer EMS. We will send a payment request.

Save Approximately 8% by Bank Transfer

Bank transfer is approximately 8% less than the price shown on our English pages.

A practical option for reducing the total purchase cost.

View Bank Transfer Discount

⚠️ If a Package Is Returned to Japan Because Duties Were Not Paid

If a package is returned because of a delayed response to DHL or another customer-related reason, the related costs are the customer’s responsibility. Please respond to DHL promptly.

Refund after deducting:

  • Outbound shipping: JPY 7,900
  • Return shipping: JPY 16,900
  • Handling fee: 24% of the item price

Handling fee includes

  • Credit-card processing fee: approximately 5%
  • Packing and shipping preparation
  • Customs documents
  • Removing the item from sale
  • Ozone drying and cleaning preparation


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