To Our Customers in the United States


Japan Post has resumed its shipping services to the U.S. and shipments are being made via DHL, Japan Post EMS, and Air Packet (ePacket Light).
However, with the addition of the DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) - Duties and taxes prepaid requirement by Japan Post, the shipping process has become more complex.

Our Packaging Team carefully selects and informs customers of the most suitable shipping method.


Notice of Changes to U.S. Import Tariffs
Notice of Changes to U.S. Import Tariffs Effective July 24, 2026, the U.S. tariff regime has changed. The additional flat 10% tariff imposed under Section 122 has expired. Going forward, standard import duties (MFN rates), as well as other applicable duties such as Section 301 and Section 232 tariffs, will be applied depending on the item being imported.

Section 301
If the product is subject to Section 301 duties, the applicable amount will be the greater of either (12.5% of the product cost minus the normal customs duty) or USD 0.

((0.125 * cost) - general_duty) or 0 usd


Available Services & Customs Terms

Serv. Value Term Duty Clearance fee
Air Packet — DDP gen.rate
+301/232		 $1.69+10% of duty
EMS Up to
$2,500
(¥400,000)		 DDP gen.rate
+301/232		 $1.69+10% of duty
up to JPY 200,000 ($1,250)*
EMS Over
$2,500
(¥400,000)		 DAP gen.rate
+301/232		 imp.fee $9.35~
exp.fee ¥2,800
DHL — DAP gen.rate
+301/232		 reg.fee $1.34
cc.fee $17 or 2%


Customs Duties and Fees


Postal DDP (Delivered Duty Paid)


Duties and taxes prepaid

For DDP shipments, customers are required to prepay customs duties and the Zonos fee ($1.69 + 10% of the customs duty) in Japanese Yen prior to shipment.

  • Air Packet
  • EMS Up to $2,500 (¥400,000)*

*If the total declared value exceeds ¥200,000 ($1,250), it is necessary to delegate the export declaration to the customs officers at the International Post Office. As a result, an additional export customs clearance fee of 2,800 JPY will be charged. In addition, a formal and strict customs declaration is required.

Postal DDP Shipment Processing Flow

( 2 separate payments are required)
 
  1. Confirm shipment will be processed under DDP terms.

  2. First Payment
    A standard invoice will be issued for the Int'l shipping cost, Commission, and any remaining balance.

  3. After confirmation of the first payment,
    We will prepay the customs duties and Zonos fee.

  4. A Second Payment
    A DDP-only invoice covering customs duties and applicable fees only will be issued.
    Please make the payment within 5 days. If the shipping label cannot be created within 5 days, the prepayment will become invalid.

  5. After confirmation of the second payment (DDP charges), the shipment will be dispatched.



DDP Invoice – Pattern 1
 BTS Jung Kook Photo Card, Paper,
Price:2,000 JPY
C/O:Japan HTS Code:4911.99.8000
General Rate 0% 0 JPY
Not subject to Section 301 0 JPY
Zonos Fee 274 JPY
PayPal Int'l fee (3.2% + 40 JPY) 51 JPY
Total 325 JPY





DDP Invoice – Pattern 2
 Secondhand Clothes (Used worn clothing)
Price:10,000 JPY
C/O:Japan HTS Code:6309.00.0010
General Rate 0% 0 JPY
Not subject to Section 301 0 JPY
Zonos Fee 274 JPY
PayPal Int'l fee (3.2% + 40 JPY) 51 JPY
Total 325 JPY


DDP Invoice – Pattern 3
 Secondhand Fashion Necklace (not contain gold),
Price:10,000 JPY
C/O:Japan HTS Code:7117.19.9000*
General Rate 11% 1,100 JPY
Section 301 tariffs
((0.125 * cost) - general_duty) or 0 usd		 150 JPY
Zonos Fee 399 JPY
PayPal Int'l fee (3.2% + 40 JPY) 98 JPY
Total 1,747 JPY
*HTS Code 7117.19.6000 (General Rate 0%) is classified as "toy jewelry valued at not over 8 cents per piece". To avoid CPSC regulatory requirements, this classification will not be used.


DDP Invoice – Pattern 4
 Polo Ralph Lauren Rare Vintage POLO TEAM Cap
(Made in USA)*, Price: 120,000 JPY ($760)
C/O:USA HTS Code:6505.00.2060
General Rate 7.5 % 9,000 JPY
Not subject to Section 301 0 JPY
Zonos Fee 1,174 JPY
PayPal Int'l fee (3.2% + 40 JPY) 378 JPY
Total 10,552 JPY
*A “Made in USA” label alone does not guarantee that the product will be recognized as U.S. origin for customs duty purposes. The duties calculated or displayed by Zonos Prepay may differ from the actual duties assessed by U.S. Customs.




Important Notes

  • Under the Zonos prepayment system, we are required to create a shipping label within 5 days after advancing the payment of your customs duties on your behalf. Therefore, please make payment of the DDP invoice within 5 days of the invoice issuance date.
  • For Japan Post shipments, the declared currency will be Japanese yen (JPY).
  • Our service fee for DDP processing is currently free as part of a trial. Once the official web-based Zonos platform is fully launched, service fees will be reviewed and announced accordingly.
  • Important Notice Regarding Duties, Taxes, and DDP Shipments
    Duties, import taxes, customs fees, and related charges included in DDP shipments are considered final at the time of purchase. Any future refund, reduction, cancellation, or recovery of such charges resulting from changes in law, government action, court decisions, customs rulings, or refund programs shall not entitle the customer to any refund, reimbursement, credit, or compensation from our company. Customers waive any right to claim such amounts from us. Additionally, we do not provide assistance with duty refund claims or related reimbursement requests.



Zonos Specifications

The exchange rate applied under Zonos is a proprietary guaranteed rate negotiated by Zonos with its partner banks. For shipment values close to $2,500 depending on the applied exchange rate, the DDP option may not be selectable.

Approximate Zonos Fee
($1.69 + 10% of the customs duty)
Declared Amount Zonos Fee
A fee applies even if duty is 0. 274 JPY
10,000 JPY ( $63 ) 399 JPY
50,000 JPY ( $310 ) 899 JPY
126,500 JPY ( $800 ) 1,855 JPY
400,000 JPY ( $2500 ) 5,274 JPY



DAP (Delivered at Place)


Duties and taxes Payable upon delivery

For DAP shipments, customs duties and clearance fees will be collected in U.S. Dollars from the recipient at the time of delivery, as per the traditional process.

  • DHL
  • EMS Over $2,500 (¥400,000)*

*Export customs clearance fee of JPY 2,800 will be charged, A strict formal declaration is required for exports from Japan.

Please note that duty rates vary depending on the country of origin, product type, and declared value. For accurate information, we recommend confirming the details with U.S. Customs in advance. Also, please be aware that if the shipment is selected for customs inspection, duty rates may be adjusted. Below is an example of duties and fees when shipping from Japan to the United States via DHL:

Handling of Country of Origin Information:
For secondhand items that do not have an explicit country of origin stated in the product description, we declare Japan as the country of origin based on their nature as secondary distribution goods that were circulated and inspected within Japan.


DHL Duties – Example 1
 Secondhand Clothes
USD 100.00 (15,813 JPY)
C/O:Japan  HTS Code: 6309.00.0010
(Worn clothing and other worn articles)
General Rate ?% (L2) ? USD
Not subject to Section 301 ? USD
Regulatory charges (L1) ? USD
Duty tax processing (L3) ? USD
Total ? USD


DHL Duties – Example 2
 Secondhand Fashion Necklace (not contain gold)
USD 100.00 (15,813 JPY)
C/O:Japan  HTS Code: 7117.19.9000*
(Other imitation jewelry, of base metal)
General Rate 11% (L2) 11.00 USD
Section 301 tariffs 1.5% (L2) 1.50 USD
Regulatory charges (L1) 1.34 USD
Duty tax processing (L3) 17.50 USD
Total 31.34 USD
*HTS Code 7117.19.6000 (General Rate 0%) is classified as "toy jewelry valued at not over 8 cents per piece". To avoid CPSC regulatory requirements, this classification will not be used.


DHL Duties – Example 3
 Used rare vintage magazines
USD 21,437 (3,500,000 JPY)
C/O:Japan  HTS Code: 4902.90.2060
General Rate 0% (L2) 0 USD
Merchandise Processing Fee* 0.3464% (L2) 74.26 USD
Regulatory charges (L1) 15.00 USD
Duty tax processing (L3) 17.50 USD
Total 106.76 USD
*Formal Entry MPF (Merchandise Processing Fee)
Applied to imports valued over USD 2,500.
Rate: 0.3464% of the declared value/Minimum: USD 33.58/Maximum: USD 651.50



 


Reference

Official announcement from Japan Post
 Notice of Resumption of Mailing Services to the US


   











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