Taxes & Customs
Shipments from Japan may be subject to additional taxes and handling fees imposed by the customs authorities and mail carrier of your country and region. Such costs are the responsibility of the customer.
If an order is returned due to refusal to pay local taxes or customs duties, the full two-way shipping costs will be deducted from any refund.
Customs and import rules vary by country and region, so unfortunately we’re not able to estimate these in advance. The best way to be sure if any such charges will be applied is to check with your local customs authority. We’ve provided some helpful links below. We also include here some general information, although please note that these are subject to change, so it’s best to check with your local customs.
U.S.A.
Most purchases are usually exempt from taxes and import fees. For more details see here:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Shipments within the U.S. are subject to sales tax where mandated by federal and local law. Sales taxes will be calculated at checkout.
Canada
Shipments over CA$20 are usually subject to federal and provincial sales tax.
UK
Shipments over £15 are usually subject to VAT. Shipments over £135 are usually also subject to import duty.
EU
All shipments are usually subject to VAT. Shipments over €150 are usually also subject to import duty.
Australia
Shipments under AU$1,000 are usually exempt from taxes and import fees.
New Zealand
Shipments over NZ$60 are usually subject to GST.
Singapore
Shipments under SG$400 are usually exempt from taxes and import fees.
Japan
Shipments within Japan are subject to consumption tax, which is included in the price.
