Duty & Tax Information

If you are shipping a package to Japan with a total declared value LESS than the amount listed below, then duties and taxes will not apply. However, please be aware that certain items may be subject to other types of fees or taxes according to the law of Japan.

• Minimum Value for Duty: 10,000 JPY*
• Minimum Value for Tax: 10,000 JPY*

*excluding alcohol and tobacco where duty/tax apply

Duties and taxes are not included in your BuyShipUSA shipping costs. You are responsible for paying any duties or taxes due upon delivery in Japan.

Transit Times

How long will it take to ship my package from the USA to Japan? The average transit times from the BuyShipUSA warehouse to Japan is:

• Express: 2 to 4 business days
• Economy: 5 to 10 business days

The Advantage of BuyShipUSA

BuyShipUSA customers have the option of choosing the shipping method that is most important to them. BuyShipUSA offers its customers different discounted shipping rates and options, so they can choose the fastest or cheapest delivery rate that best serves their needs.

Shipping Restrictions to Japan

Most countries have restrictions on certain items being shipped into the country. There are import restrictions on what you can ship from the US to Japan. See the link below to determine each carrier's restrictions when shipping internationally to Japan.

• DHL Express import restrictions for Japanhttps://www.dhl.co.jp/en/country_profile/import_guidelines_express.html
• UPS import restrictions for Japanhttps://www.ups.com/ga/CountryRegs?loc=en_US

‍The USA also has restrictions on which items can be shipped out of the USA without special licenses or permissions. https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/regulations/commerce-control-list-ccl‍

How much does it cost to ship packages from the USA to Japan?

The cost of shipping a package internationally is often very expensive. As a BuyShipUSA customer you have access to our comprehensive, state of the art shipping cost module that will allow you to determine your shipping cost before you ship. In addition, it will allow you to compare the different shipping methods and delivery times so that you can make the best decision for your shipping needs.

Of course, BuyShipUSA’s shipping calculator is always available if you just need a quick estimate of your shipping rates.

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