Customs Duties & Import Taxes
Items shipped outside Japan may be subject to customs duties and import taxes (VAT/GST) in the destination country or region. The table below summarizes estimates for our main shipping destinations.
Our policy
- Customs duties, import taxes, value-added tax (VAT/GST), customs clearance fees and other import-related costs are borne by the customer (except for shipments to Taiwan).
- These costs are charged separately from the item price and shipping fee, typically by the carrier or the destination's customs authority when you receive your order. They are not included in the payment made at checkout.
- For shipments to Taiwan, we bear the customs duties and import taxes.
- Tax rates and exemption thresholds are set by each country or region and may change without notice. The actual amount is determined by the customs authority based on the declared value and other factors.
- If you refuse to pay customs duties or do not accept delivery, please refer to Article 7 of our Refund Policy.
Estimates by country/region
Trading cards (HS code 9504.40) / as of September 27, 2026
| Country/region | Customs duty | VAT/GST, etc. | Low-value shipments / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 12.5% (additional tariff on goods of Japanese origin) | None (state sales tax may apply) | The US$800 de minimis exemption ended on August 29, 2025; all shipments are now dutiable regardless of value. The additional tariff is subject to ongoing policy changes and litigation and may change. |
| Canada | 0% | GST 5% + provincial tax (HST 13–15%, or PST 6–9.975%) | Shipments valued at CAD 20 or less are exempt from duties and taxes. |
| Australia | 0% (under the Japan–Australia EPA; 5% if it does not apply) | GST 10% | No duty or GST is charged at import on shipments with a customs value of AUD 1,000 or less. |
| EU member states | 0% | VAT 17–27% (varies by country) | From July 1, 2026, shipments of €150 or less are subject to a customs duty of €3 per tariff classification (€3 per shipment for orders containing only trading cards). |
| Taiwan | Paid by us | Paid by us | No charges to the customer. |
| Hong Kong | None | None | — |
| Macau | None | None | — |
| Singapore | 0% | GST 9% | GST is charged at import on shipments valued above SGD 400. |
| Malaysia | 10% | Sales tax 10% + excise duty 10% | Trading cards are treated as subject to excise duty and may be taxed even when the shipment is low in value. |
※ The above are estimates for standard trading cards (HS code 9504.40). Graded cards such as PSA slabs are expected to be treated the same way, but classification and rates are at the discretion of each customs authority.
※ In addition to the above, the carrier may charge a fee for customs clearance.