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.
Available Services & Customs Terms
| Serv. |
Value |
Term |
Duty |
Clearance fee |
| Air Packet |
— |
DDP |
0%~10% |
$3.95+10%
of duty |
| EMS |
Up to
$800 |
DDP |
0%~10% |
$3.95+10% of duty |
| EMS |
Over
$800 |
DAP |
gen.rate
+10% |
imp.fee $9.35~ |
| EMS |
Over
$1,250
(¥200,000) |
DAP |
gen.rate
+10% |
imp.fee $9.35~
exp.fee ¥2,800 |
| DHL |
— |
DAP |
gen.rate
+10% |
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 Prepay fee ($3.95 + 10% of the customs duty)
in Japanese Yen prior to shipment.
-
Air Packet
-
EMS Up to $800
As of April 2026, under DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), Postal shipments under $800 are treated as
informal entries, and therefore the standard general duty rate (General Rate) does not apply. Instead, a flat duty rate of 0% to 10% is applied under Section 122.
the applicable
Customs duty rate 0%~10%.
Postal DDP Shipment Processing Flow
( 2 separate payments are required)
- Confirm shipment will be processed under DDP terms.
-
First Payment
A standard invoice will be issued for the Int'l shipping cost, Commission, and any remaining balance.
-
After confirmation of the first payment,
we will prepay the customs duties and Zonos Prepay
fee, and
create the shipping label (valid for 5 days from the date of issue).
- A
Second Payment
A DDP-only invoice covering customs duties and applicable fees only will be issued.
- After confirmation of the second payment (DDP charges),
the shipment will be dispatched.
DDP Invoice – Pattern 1
BTS Photo Card,
Paper, Price:2,000 JPY
C/O:Japan HTS Code:4911.99.8000 |
| General Rate 0% |
0 JPY |
US 10% section 122 tariff
(Postal shipment under $800) |
0 JPY |
| Zonos Prepay Fee |
569 JPY |
| PayPal Int'l fee (3.2% + 40 JPY) |
61 JPY |
| Total |
630 JPY |
DDP Invoice – Pattern 2
Secondhand Fashion Necklace (not contain gold),
Price 15,813 JPY
C/O:Japan HTS Code:7117.19.9000
|
| General Rate 0%* |
0 JPY |
US 10% section 122 tariff
(Postal shipment under $800) |
1581 JPY |
| Zonos Prepay Fee |
715 JPY |
| PayPal Int'l fee (3.2% + 40 JPY) |
118 JPY |
| Total |
2414 JPY |
*If this item is shipped under DAP terms. General Rate 11%+US 10% section 122 tariff
|
|
| General Rate 0% |
0 JPY |
US 10% section 122 tariff
(Postal shipment under $800)
|
0 JPY |
| Zonos Prepay Fee |
569 JPY |
| PayPal Int'l fee (3.2% + 40 JPY) |
61 JPY |
| Total |
630 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
-
Please note that the shipping label issued after the prepayment of customs duties is valid for
ONLY FIVE (5) DAYS. Please remit payment for the DDP invoice immediately.
- 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.
Zonos Prepay Specifications
The exchange rate applied under Zonos Prepay is a proprietary guaranteed rate negotiated by Zonos with its partner banks.
For shipment values close to $800, depending on the applied exchange rate, the DDP option may not be selectable.
Zonos Prepay Fee
($3.95 + 10% of the customs duty)
|
| Declared Amount |
Zonos Prepay Fee |
| A fee applies even if duty is 0. |
569 JPY |
| 10,000 JPY ( $63 ) |
669 JPY |
| 50,000 JPY ( $310 ) |
1,000 JPY |
| 126,500 JPY ( $800 ) |
1,834 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 $800
-
EMS Over
$1,250
(¥200,000)
- A strict formal declaration is required for exports from Japan.
As of May 30, 2026, an
additional 10% tariff is
imposed on top of the standard duty rate
determined by each product’s HTS code.
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 0% (L2) |
0 USD |
| US 10% section 122 tariff (L2) |
10.00
USD |
| Regulatory charges (L1) |
1.34 USD |
| Duty tax processing (L3) |
17.00 USD |
| Total |
28.34 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 |
| US 10% section 122 tariff (L2) |
10.00
USD |
| Regulatory charges (L1) |
1.34 USD |
| Duty tax processing (L3) |
17.00 USD |
| Total |
39.34 USD |
Reference
Official announcement from Japan Post
Notice of Resumption of Mailing Services to the US
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