United States — Customs, duties & de minimis (EN)

Incoterm: DAP — the recipient pays import duties, taxes, and clearance/handling fees.
Carrier: Shipped from Japan via Japan Post (International ePacket Light / EMS, tracked). Recent policy changes may cause postal-network delays/limits.

1) De minimis suspended

• Effective Aug 29, 2025, the $800 de minimis (Section 321) duty-free treatment is suspended. Low-value parcels are now subject to applicable duties/taxes. 

2) How charges are assessed

• Duty depends on HS code, origin, and any applicable trade measures.

• IEEPA reciprocal tariff: reference rate 10% ad valorem unless an exception applies; other MFN or special tariffs may stack. Final assessment per CBP at import. 

• Collection: typically advanced by the carrier/broker and billed to the recipient. 

3) Network advisory

• Following the suspension, several foreign postal operators limited/suspended U.S.-bound acceptance, creating potential delays. We may switch to express alternatives if needed. 

4) Notes

• Customs may request ID or proof of purchase; slow replies can cause delays/returns.

• Store prices exclude duties, taxes, and carrier handling fees.

• For returns, mark parcels “Returned Goods.”