Japan eCommerce Facts & Figures
Shipping Rates & Couriers to Japan
Easyship offers a wide range of couriers & services that ship to Japan. Link your own courier account, or use our pre-negotiated rates to show the fastest, cheapest and best value deliver options for every customer.
Japan Shipping Tips & Information
Get helpful Japan shipping tips & information. Find out about public holidays and non-working days before you ship.
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Top courier services when shipping to Japan include, Hong Kong Post - E-Express, Fedex - International Economy & Hong Kong Post - Speedpost.
When shipping to Japan, ensure you pack shipments securely. See our guide.
Payment methods used by Japan are Debit card & credit card
Many merchants in Japan provide free shipping to consumers.
Sunday is considered a non-working day. You may experience delays for your shipments on this day.
Public holidays are also considered as non-working days. Please refer to the country's official Public Holiday page for specific holiday dates. Please refer to the officialHolidays Page
Japan Import Tax & Custom Fees
Japan calculates using the CIF method, which means the import duty and taxes are calculated based on the value of the imported goods as well as shipping costs. Click here or use our calculator to see fees.
Tax & Duty CalculatorDuties & Tax Details For Japan
Currency: Japanese yen (JPY)
Calculation Method: CIF
Tax & duties are calculated on the price of the products and shipping costs
Tax Threshold: 10000 JPY
Tax (VAT/GST): 10%
Duty Threshold: 10000 JPY
Import Duty Product Categories
Shipment items in an order will have relevant duties charged at this rate
Mobiles
0%
Tablets
0%
Computers
0%
Cameras
0%
Accessories
0%
Accessories (Battery)
0%
Health & Beauty
0%
Fashion
8.1%
Watches
0%
Jewelry
0%
Pets Accessories
0%
Dry Food & Supplements
35%
Home Appliances
0%
Home Decor
0%
Toys
0%
Sports
3.2%
Luggage
4.6%
Audio Video
0%
Documents
0%
Gaming
0%
Books & Collectibles
0%
We try our best to keep this information as accurate as possible, but this information is liable to change at any time.
Shipping Documentation to Japan
Shipping internationally requires a lot of documentation, which can be confusing and time consuming. Easyship generates this paperwork for you automatically based on your shipment's information, making the whole process easy.
Commercial Invoice
Battery Statement
Tax Documents & Shipping labels
Japan Customs: Shipping Restrictions & Prohibited Items
Confused on Japan customs and regulations? Before shipping to Japan (or any country), it's important to know if there are any special arrangements to make when sending them or even if they are legal at all. Get shipping regulations for Japan and other countries at Easyship.
Restricted Items
Cosmetics
Firearms
Leather Products
Live Animals
Plants
Seeds
Prohibited Items
Chemicals
Currency
Drugs
Explosives
Firearms
Objectionable Publications
Radioactive And Toxic Materials
The list of restricted items changes frequently, so it's always best to check the official customs page prior to sending your goods.
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